Newcomen Primary School
Redcar, TS10 1NL · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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1st of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 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 — 10.0/10 against 3,510 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.08 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 38% | 3.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newcomen Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 pupils against a stated capacity of 396. 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Newcomen Primary School
Overview
Newcomen Primary School is described as a “harmonious and productive setting” where pupils “thrive” and achieve “exceptionally well.” The report highlights a school that successfully realises its ambitious vision, with staff maintaining “high expectations” and creating a “safe and nurturing environment” for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “structured carefully” to build “secure knowledge,” ensuring pupils have “solid foundations for future learning” and are “well prepared for secondary school.”
- Reading provision is highly effective, with a “sharp focus on teaching phonics” and a “language-rich environment” that helps pupils become “fluent and confident readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “precisely planned support,” ensuring their needs are “well met” and they “achieve well.”
- Behaviour is “impeccable,” with pupils demonstrating “deeply respectful” conduct and “very positive attitudes to school.”
- Leaders are “committed to the development of staff,” resulting in high morale and a proactive governing body that effectively supports and challenges the school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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