Hotspur Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5PA · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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51st of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 1,867 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hotspur Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Ambassadors, School Council, Eco Warriors, and Sports Leaders. Arts activities include a Puppetry Workshop and the Newbridge Street Project. Trips visit Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Alnwick Castle, Washington Wetlands, Wallington Hall, and Druridge Bay.
Getting in
The published school roll is 440 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the named trips funded and organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Hotspur Primary School
Overview
Hotspur Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils benefit from a "wide range of cultural experiences" and "very positive" relationships with staff. Leaders are "passionate" about ensuring all pupils have the best possible start, with staff adapting teaching to meet individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy unique opportunities, such as having their work shown at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and develop a "strong sense of social justice."
- The early years provide a "flying start," with high levels of interaction encouraging confidence and active participation in "purposeful" lessons.
- Staff in mathematics have "strong subject knowledge," adapting the curriculum to address gaps and helping pupils "confidently recall learning from previous topics."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with leaders being "quick to respond" to risks and ensuring pupils learn how to keep themselves safe.
- Staff morale is high, and the governing body supports the leadership team in maintaining the school’s "rich traditions" while driving academic improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further develop strategies to ensure pupils who need to catch up quickly with their peers in phonics do so, as some in key stage 2 do not read fluently.
- Leaders should continue to embed revised subject curriculums in wider areas, such as art, to ensure pupils understand specific concepts and vocabulary that were previously missing.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety in recruitment and training, and ensuring pupils learn to assess risk in both online and real-life situations.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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