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West Newcastle Academy
Off Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8QP, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.0 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
200
Capacity
196
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 57% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 76% of parents recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 7% of pupils reach this level.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
81%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.0%
Black African12.5%
Gypsy/Roma11.0%
White Other8.5%
Asian Bangladeshi8.5%
Other6.5%
Mixed Other6.0%
Asian Other4.0%
Black Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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54.96853, -1.65909 · NE4 8QP
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN139729
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.westnewcastleacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is West Newcastle Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Newcastle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is West Newcastle Academy a good school?
West Newcastle Academy scores 39.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 West Newcastle Academy?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Newcastle Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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