SchoolScoresWestgate Hill Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 5JN
0191 256 2960 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 21 April 2026 , published 16 June 2026.
In short: 1 exceptional, 4 strong, 2 expected, 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. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
101 pupils in this year group.
54% — 12 points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 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 | 68 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 63 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 115 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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 50th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.0% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 84th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 53rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 86.8% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 75th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 65th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.12% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 73rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 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
- Moorside Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorn Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wingrove Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canning Street Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Johns Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Newcastle Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Westgate Hill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westgate Hill Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 exceptional, 4 strong, 2 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Westgate Hill Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Westgate Hill Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 63 families put Westgate Hill Primary Academy as their first choice for 68 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 63 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 144970.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.