The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 377
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 67.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Macaulay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Atkinson Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAtkinson Road Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Primary · Very close
Canning Street Primary School
Primary · 564m away
St Johns Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Trinity Solutions Academy
16 plus · 696m away
Trinity School
Special school · 745m away
Trinity Academy Newcastle
Academy · 745m away
Hadrian School
Special school · 863m away
Questions parents ask
What is Atkinson Road Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Atkinson Road Primary Academy?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy currently has 377 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Atkinson Road Primary Academy take?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Atkinson Road Primary Academy?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8XT, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Atkinson Road Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Atkinson Road Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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