Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2DQ · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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21st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 1,241 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 17.0% versus the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 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
How does the school manage class sizes when operating above capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? How are pupils with complex needs supported within the current staffing levels?
What Ofsted said about Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
Overview
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive culture and strong relationships between pupils, staff, and parents. The report highlights a bespoke curriculum that is carefully sequenced and a consistent approach to phonics that is positively impacting pupil outcomes. Leaders are praised for their strategic oversight and for fostering a supportive environment where staff feel valued and pupils are happy and safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum provides "plentiful opportunities to develop their talents beyond purely academic subjects," including impressive music offers and residential visits that "widen pupils’ horizons."
- Behaviour is a strength, with classrooms described as "calm and purposeful" and pupils being "polite and respectful," ensuring no learning time is lost.
- A new phonics programme has been introduced with consistent staff training, leading to a "positive impact on the outcomes achieved by pupils" and effective support for those at risk of falling behind.
- Systems for identifying needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "sharp," with effective collaboration with external agencies to provide extra help.
- Staff appreciate strategies introduced to reduce workload, with one teacher noting, "We work as a team and look after each other."
Areas to improve
- Assessment information is not always used effectively to adapt the curriculum or design learning tasks, particularly for pupils with SEND, sometimes preventing them from making good progression due to missing prerequisite knowledge.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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