Newbottle Primary Academy

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Houghton Le Spring, DH44EE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
18 January 2017
Previous grade
Good
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
Houghton Road
Newbottle
Houghton Le Spring, DH44EE
Phone
1915005957
Website
newbottleprimaryacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140584
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4EE
Website
www.newbottleprimaryacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 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
456
Free School Meals
15.6% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.3 (7.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
456 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aim High"

Aspire to be the best Inspire by example Make a positive contribution Have tolerance/respect for all Insist on equality of opportunity Grow and develop with confidence High achievement and enjoyment

Head Teacher's Message

Newbottle Primary Academy aims to provide a happy, safe and inspiring start to learning. The school emphasises curiosity, individuality, partnership with families, a nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and a strong community spirit to help children thrive.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast and After School Club

Sports

Swimming Skipping

Curriculum Highlights

The school follows the National Curriculum, with core subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Computing, plus foundation subjects such as Art, Design Technology, Geography, History, Music, and Physical Education. Curriculum is topic-based with real-world contexts and emphasis on reading, writing, numeracy and personal development. A daily systematic phonics program is taught in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 using Essential Letters and Sounds; Accelerated Reader is used in Key Stage 2 for home reading with online quizzes and tracking. Foundation Stage learning is organized around seven areas (three prime and four specific) within the EYFS framework, emphasizing play, relationships, and enabling environments. Assessment for learning is central, with staff using year-group expectations, internal tracking, and termly progress reviews; there is a focus on targeted interventions when needed. Subjects such as Geography, History, Science, Computing, Music, and Physical Education are described with aims to develop enquiry, skills, and wider global citizenship.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After School Club available.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is coordinated by the SENCo with targeted support via Quality First Teaching, small-group interventions, and specialist external services (Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, ASD Outreach, Sensory Service). Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and termly reviews may be used, with involvement of parents.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Sunderland Local Authority policies. Nursery admissions are dealt with in school; Reception admissions are handled by the City of Sunderland’s Admissions Team. Places are allocated according to the academy's Admissions Policy and oversubscription criteria. Applications can be made outside the admission round and waiting lists may be used. To appeal a decision and for further information, see the local authority website and the school’s appeals form.

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