Hawthorn Primary School

A good foundation school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hawthorn Primary School.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE46SB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 February 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Close
Elswick
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE46SB
Phone
1912734237
Website
hawthorn.newcastle.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108460
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Close, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6SB
Website
www.hawthorn.newcastle.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
West End Schools Trust
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
209
Free School Meals
64.6% (135 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
209 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Hawthorn Primary School. The headteacher describes an inclusive and creative environment that delivers high-quality education, aims to make learning exciting and engaging, and supports each pupil to achieve their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Afterschool Clubs ECO Warriors Playground Crew School Buddies School Council In Harmony (Music Programme) Stars of the Week Star of the Week Star of the Term

Sports

Dance Fitness

Facilities

Forest School Edible Playground Meadow gym area School Library

Curriculum Highlights

In Harmony music programme: every child learns an orchestral instrument with weekly ensemble sessions and opportunities to perform to an audience. Forest School Edible Playground Library resources and holistic curriculum aligning with British Values and Sanctuary ethos

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; Afterschool Clubs; 30 weeks of free after-school clubs.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are listed on the school's Admissions pages; includes Admission 2026-2027 and Admission Policy 2024-2025; information for Reception via Newcastle City Council Admissions; in-year applications; contact via [email protected] or Newcastle City Council portal.

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