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Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Atkinson Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XT, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.9 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
377
Capacity
524
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates a strong performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 31% of schools. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 2%, the overall satisfaction and success rates indicate a supportive learning environment. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to academic excellence and student development.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.3%
Black African21.2%
Gypsy/Roma20.7%
Asian Other8.0%
Mixed Other5.0%
Asian Pakistani4.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.2%
Black Other3.7%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
White Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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54.96916, -1.66407 · NE4 8XT
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN138212
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Atkinson Road Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Atkinson Road Primary Academy a good school?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy scores 72.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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