A good academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kibblesworth Academy.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 111.0 |
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Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Breakfast club runs 7:45am–8:45am for nursery to Year 6; charged at £4.50 per child per day; bookings via the school website and ParentPay in advance. Core after-school club runs from 3:30pm–5:45pm for nursery–Year 6; Session 1 (3:30pm–4:30pm) £4.50; Session 2 (4:30pm–5:45pm) £4.50; Sessions 1 & 2 combined (3:30pm–5:45pm) £9.00; snack provided. Afterschool activity clubs are run by afterschool staff and are listed on the school website prior to each half term; confirmations sent home if space is available. Activity clubs charged at £4.50 per session; spaces may be limited. School meals charged as detailed below; bookings/in advance via ParentPay. Nursery provisions include 3–4 year olds with free 15 and 30 hour places (30 hours if eligible); top-up sessions available at £22.50 per day (8:45am–11:45am or 12:30pm–3:30pm) paid in advance via ParentPay; parents provide nappies, wipes and sunscreen.
Kibblesworth Academy has capacity for 210 pupils from Reception to Year 6 (30 per year group). Admissions packs for Primary places are distributed by Gateshead Council in Autumn; applications must be returned to Gateshead Council (not to the school) and can be made online. The Local Authority is the admissions authority and will issue receipts; the school has no access to outcome information. Visits are encouraged for children who did not attend the Nursery; Open Evening for new starters with staff; staggered entry system; mid-year transitions may be arranged depending on places. Free school meals are available for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils.
2025–2026 charges for Core Wraparound Care, Afterschool Clubs, School Meals and Visits: Breakfast club (nursery–Year 6) 7:45–8:45, £4.50 per day; must book via the School website and PrePay. Core after-school club 3:30–5:45, £4.50 per session; Session 1 3:30–4:30 £4.50; Session 2 4:30–5:45 £4.50; Sessions 1 & 2 combined £9.00. Afterschool clubs: £4.50 per session; some clubs may have limited spaces. School meals: Nursery £2.35 per day; Reception–Year 2 free (Universal Free School Meals); KS2 (Years 3–6) £3.00 per day; all meals credited via ParentPay. Free School Meals information provided. Nursery: 3–4 years with 15 and 30 hour places; 30 hours entitlement available if eligible; Top-up sessions £22.50 per day for additional childcare not eligible for 30 hours; nappies, wipes and sunscreen to be provided by parents.
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