Throckley Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9DY · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
Check the area around this school
2nd 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 — 9.8/10 against 1,440 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.88 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Throckley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Comic Book Adventures, Let's Get Cooking, Science Investigations, Lego & ICT Club, Allotment, Languages, Media Club, and Raspberry Pi Coding Club. Sports include Gymnastics, Football, Dodgeball, and Basketball. Arts and music options feature Choir, Drumming, Arts & Crafts, Violin, and Folk Band.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How are the numerous club options scheduled to ensure broad access for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Throckley Primary School
Overview
Throckley Primary School is described as a “welcoming and highly inclusive” institution where “pupils are at the heart of everything.” The report highlights an “exceptional” curriculum and “highly effective” leadership, noting that pupils “thrive” and achieve well across all areas. The school fosters a strong culture of kindness, with staff being “relentless in ensuring that pupils reach their full potential.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptional” and “highly ambitious,” with leaders identifying “precise skills, knowledge and vocabulary” to ensure meaningful connections and deep learning.
- Behaviour is “exceptional,” underpinned by a “culture of kindness and mutual respect” where pupils are “polite, supportive of each other and love coming to school.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive” and benefit from “exceptional support,” with lessons “expertly adapted” to meet individual needs.
- Reading is a clear priority; phonics teaching is “precise and consistent,” resulting in pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers” who “read for pleasure.”
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils demonstrating a “secure knowledge of protected characteristics” and actively contributing to the community through charity work and extra-curricular clubs.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 94% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of NE15 9DY, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT