SchoolScoresChillingham Road Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Ninth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5XX
0191 265 5940 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
105 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 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 Joint 28th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 26th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 90% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 83% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 44%). 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
60% — 6 points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 51st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.9% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 83rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 59th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 45th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 54th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 69th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 87th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.3%* | 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenswood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hotspur Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Byker Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walkergate Community School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welbeck Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cragside Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chillingham Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Chillingham Road Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Chillingham Road Primary School?
91% of the 105 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Chillingham Road Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chillingham Road Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Chillingham Road Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 22 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 108463.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.