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Milecastle Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1LH, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.2 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 77% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 77.2 indicates it outperforms 77% of schools in the area, reflecting overall satisfaction and a positive environment for learning. However, there is limited data on the higher standard achievement, which stands at 20%.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black African2.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.99746, -1.71695 · NE5 1LH
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN150328
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Milecastle Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Milecastle Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2011.
Is Milecastle Primary School a good school?
Milecastle Primary School scores 77.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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