Milecastle Primary School

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

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE51LH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
1 February 2011
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hillhead Parkway
Chapel House
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE51LH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150328
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 1LH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-01-2024
Trust/MAT
ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) 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
203
Free School Meals
24.1% (49 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.8 (9.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
203 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

resilience kindness honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Milecastle Primary School. Head Teacher Suzanne Richardson; the school aims to provide a safe, vibrant and exciting learning environment where everyone is included and all successes are celebrated. The school emphasizes outstanding care and support and high quality learning experiences which challenge pupils to be their best, with a values-based, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; CUBA After School Club

Admissions Criteria

Milecastle is a one form entry primary school with a PAN of 210 children, starting from Reception up to Year 6. We currently do not have nursery provision within school. Reception Admissions: Applications for September 2025 will be available from 1 September 2024; closing date 12:00 noon 15 January 2025; Reception Admission Number for 2025: 30. www.newcastle.gov.uk/applying-reception-places. In Year Admissions into School: We accept applications throughout the school year via Newcastle City Council who co-ordinate this on our behalf. If you’re moving into Newcastle or changing schools, follow the local authority processes. Online applications via the local authority portal are advised. Secondary Transfer 2025: Applications for September 2025 will be available from 1 September 2024; closing date 12:00 noon 31 October 2024; online applications via Newcastle City Council portal. Applications must be made to the local authority that the family lives in. ”

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