SchoolScoresBalliol Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Chesters Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8QP · Proposed to close
0191 814 2500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 23 June 2026.
In short: 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 8 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 96 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 23% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 21% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 44% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 48% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 92% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
14 pupils in this year group.
57% — 6 points below the North Tyneside average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Tyneside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 18 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 31st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.7% | 30.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 49th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 43rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 7.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 78th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 93rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 101st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 102nd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.58% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 103rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 97th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.7% | 8.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Aided) 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benton Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benton Dene Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cragside Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Archbishop Runcie CofE First School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- South Gosforth First School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ivy Road Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Hall Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Balliol Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Balliol Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Balliol Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Balliol Primary School?
85% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Balliol Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Balliol Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Balliol Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108603.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.