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Newsham Primary School
Warwick Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4NX, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.7 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
447
Capacity
457
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school shows strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 43%, which is in the top 90% nationally, only 4% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, but parents may want to consider the school's performance in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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55.11391, -1.52906 · NE24 4NX
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122261
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.newshamprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newsham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newsham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Newsham Primary School a good school?
Newsham Primary School scores 22.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Newsham Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newsham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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