West Newcastle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8QP · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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49th 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 — 5.6/10 against 943 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Newcastle Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to pupils during the school day? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about West Newcastle Academy
Overview
West Newcastle Academy is a primary school where pupils live out values of being ‘ready, respectful, safe’. The report describes a ‘calm and purposeful’ atmosphere where pupils from diverse backgrounds learn together in harmony and achieve well, including those with special educational needs. Leaders demonstrate ‘real ambition’ and a tangible focus on doing the best for all children.
Strengths
- Pupils develop ‘positive relationships’ with adults and peers, showing ‘consideration and care for others’.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme ‘with fidelity’, helping pupils become ‘increasingly fluent readers’ and quickly close knowledge gaps.
- The curriculum is ‘explicitly developed to take account of children’s prior knowledge’, with staff using ‘communication, language and vocabulary with precision’.
- An ‘extensive programme of outdoor and community learning’ helps pupils develop ‘resilience, self-belief and self-confidence’.
- Leaders engage well with staff regarding ‘workload and well-being’, and many parents compliment the school’s engagement.
Areas to improve
- The school should refine its approach to checking pupils’ ‘long-term learning’ so that gaps in knowledge are consistently identified and addressed.
- The school should continue to engage with parents to reduce the high proportion of pupils who are ‘absent or persistently absent’.
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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