SchoolScoresKnop Law Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) TRUST
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 1DS
0191 267 4453 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 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
41 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 37th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 41st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 30th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern Joint 48th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 40th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). 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
53 pupils in this year group.
83% — 17 points above the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 57 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 159 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 66th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 101st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 91st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 92nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 20th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 39th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 55th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 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
- Milecastle Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Denton Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walbottle Village Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westerhope Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newburn Manor Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beech Hill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lemington Riverside Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Knop Law Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Knop Law Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Knop Law Primary School?
88% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Knop Law Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Knop Law Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Knop Law Primary School as their first choice for 57 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 49 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 150327.
- 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.