Atkinson Road Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Atkinson Road Primary Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE48XT Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
23 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Atkinson Road
Benwell
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE48XT
Phone
1912730452
Website
atkinsonroad.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138212
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Atkinson Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8XT
Website
https://atkinsonroad.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
524 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
425
Free School Meals
73.4% (312 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 101.0
2023 103.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
425 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inspire Achieve Develop

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Lisa Macaulay welcomes families and expresses commitment to providing high-quality education, inviting parents to engage and share views to help improve provision.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Eco-Warriors Forest School Sculpture Club Student Council and House Captains

Facilities

Forest School Outdoor learning spaces Two Thrive rooms 2-year-old unit ICT equipment including Beetbots, interactive smart boards, cameras and iPads Access to local Nature Park for Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics programme delivered daily Book of the Week with Fabulous Five stories; Chatterbox Literacy family learning sessions Maths taught through play and daily routines; use of visual timetables and songs; opportunities to explore number, shape, space, measures and capacity Understanding the World including history, geography, science, technology; Forest School and Nature Park; Eco-Warriors ICT equipment used to enhance learning (Beetbots, Interactive smart boards, cameras, iPads) Expressive Arts & Design through play; role-play; singing, music-making, and assemblies; peg songs and sign language; diverse celebrations

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around Club - Letter of Interest (download)

SEND Provision

Thrive School status with licensed Thrive Practitioners; two Thrive rooms for KS1 and KS2; staff trained in Thrive; external counsellors may be engaged; Speech and Language Therapist based in EY unit two days a week; SENDIA Inclusion Award; Wellbeing Award.

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