Westgate Hill Primary Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Westgate Hill Primary Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE45JN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 October 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beaconsfield Street
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE45JN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144970
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 5JN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
704 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
791
Free School Meals
42.9% (339 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
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
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
88
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
791 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Believe, Achieve - every child dreams big, believes in themselves and achieves their potential."

respect responsibility perseverance

Head Teacher's Message

Our journey at Westgate Hill Primary Academy has been transformative, assisted by additional funding from Laidlaw Schools Trust. The children can now learn in a suitable environment with specialist adult support, offering the very best education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Fencing Club Shakespeare Club Keyboard Club Archery Club Art Club Recorder and Glockenspiel Club Glockenspiel Club Ukulele Club Multisports Club Cookery Club Ball Skills Club Djembe Club

Sports

Archery Football Multisports Fencing

Curriculum Highlights

BRAVE curriculum BRAVE curriculum: language-rich and knowledge-rich, linked to reading

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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