Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 5JN · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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40th 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,059 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westgate Hill Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in April 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Ballet, Gardening, Shakespeare, Reading, Mindfulness, Orienteering, Eco-Committee, and Pupil Parliament clubs. Sports include Basketball and Fencing, while arts and music offer Choir, Violin, Guitar, and LAMDA. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 726 pupils against a stated capacity of 704. 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 provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the April 2026 inspection being addressed in the current curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Overview
Westgate Hill Primary Academy is described as an "exceptionally inclusive school" where pupils have an "extraordinary sense of belonging." The report highlights "highly committed and skilled staff" who ensure that vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, "thrive and are well prepared for their next steps." While inclusion, behaviour, and early years provision are rated at a strong or exceptional standard, academic achievement and curriculum teaching are assessed at an expected standard.
Strengths
- The approach to inclusion is of the "highest possible quality," with "bespoke programmes" enabling pupils with barriers to learning to flourish.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," with bullying rarely occurring and staff dealing with issues "swiftly and effectively."
- Children in the early years "get off to a flying start" through "highly skilled and committed staff" and "high-quality interactions."
- Leaders use pupil premium funding "exceptionally well" to ensure disadvantaged pupils have every opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
- Staff feel "very well supported" and benefit from a "carefully planned, appropriate, evidence-informed programme of professional development."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen assessment in mathematics to "more precisely identify misconceptions and gaps in knowledge."
- Improvements in foundational knowledge in key stage 2, particularly regarding "number formation, capital letters and punctuation," need to be embedded.
- Teachers should further support pupils in "acquiring and retaining detailed knowledge and skills across foundation subjects," such as geography.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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