The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 76% 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 76.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Gallon (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
Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Primary · 436m away
Farne Primary School
Primary · 490m away
Simonside Primary School
Primary · 800m away
Callerton Academy
Secondary · 856m away
Hilton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Thomas Bewick School
Special school · 1.2km away
Mary Astell Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Beech Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cheviot Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cheviot Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheviot Primary School?
Cheviot Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheviot Primary School take?
Cheviot Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cheviot Primary School?
Cheviot Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4EB, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheviot Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cheviot Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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