SchoolScoresIvy Road Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Ivy Road Primary School, Ivy Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9AP
0191 268 8851 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 27 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 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 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 47% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 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 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 24% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 89% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 31% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 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 8%). 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
17 pupils in this year group.
53% — 10 points below the North Tyneside average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 1 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 1 |
| Of those, offered a place | 1 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 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 | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 32nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.8% | 30.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 77th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 49th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 84th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 7.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 96th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 96th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 78th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 83rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 102nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 103rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 3% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 58th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 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
- Forest Hall Primary School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benton Dene Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westmoor Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Aided) 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Amberley Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grasmere Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holystone Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bailey Green Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ivy Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ivy Road Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2024.
How did Ivy Road Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ivy Road Primary School?
85% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Ivy Road Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ivy Road Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 1 families put Ivy Road Primary School as their first choice for 1 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 1 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 108606.
- 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.