Best Primary Schools in Newcastle
19 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Newcastle, 19 primary schools, which is 32.2% of all primary schools, educate 4,866 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.88.
- Newcastle's primary schools have 20.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 11.4% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5% respectively.
- Ofsted inspections in Newcastle show 83.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 9 Good out of 12 inspected schools.
- Newcastle's primary schools spend £7,605 per pupil, with 64.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and a persistent absence rate of 12.1%.
Coppice Academy
Newcastle, ST5 2EY
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.0%
Pupils110
P/T Ratio9.6
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Newcastle, ST5 2ES
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence3.5%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio20.7
May Bank Infants' School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 0PT
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.6%
Pupils165
P/T Ratio23.6
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Newcastle, ST5 5AF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils161
P/T Ratio17.9
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Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle, ST5 4AG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence3.8%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio23.1
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 2NB
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence5.5%
Pupils350
P/T Ratio20.9
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle, ST5 0EF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence4.0%
Pupils406
P/T Ratio21.9
Crackley Bank Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 7BE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence7.7%
Pupils187
P/T Ratio16.2
HP
Hassell Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 1LF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence5.0%
Pupils184
P/T Ratio23.6
Silverdale Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 6PB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.9%
Pupils142
P/T Ratio14.8
CP
Churchfields Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Newcastle, ST5 7HY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.5%
Pupils389
P/T Ratio22.0
Langdale Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 3QE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.3%
Pupils360
P/T Ratio21.5
EP
Ellison Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 0BL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence5.1%
Pupils361
P/T Ratio22.3
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 0HU
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.2%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio25.6
SC
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle, ST5 7AB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence4.2%
Pupils270
P/T Ratio21.3
Bursley Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Newcastle, ST5 8JQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.9%
Pupils383
P/T Ratio20.4
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Newcastle, ST5 6QJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected38%
Absence8.2%
Pupils191
P/T Ratio18.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 19 primary schools in Newcastle, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Newcastle | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 83% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,605 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.