The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 53.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- VALOUR MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jess Eatock (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW
Town setting
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Westerhope Primary School
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Hilton Primary Academy
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West Denton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beech Hill Primary School a selective school?
No. Beech Hill Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beech Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beech Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beech Hill Primary School?
Beech Hill Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beech Hill Primary School take?
Beech Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beech Hill Primary School?
Beech Hill Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beech Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beech Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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