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Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 3PL, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
488
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary academy boasts 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting room for growth in challenging higher-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 19 May 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child feels safe
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.0%
Black African11.8%
White Other9.4%
Other6.2%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.99209, -1.67055 · NE5 3PL
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN140788
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Walling Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Walling Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 May 2021.
Is Thomas Walling Primary Academy a good school?
Thomas Walling Primary Academy scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Thomas Walling Primary Academy?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Walling Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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