The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Wassall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Ninth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5XX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Primary · Very close
Ravenswood Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Hotspur Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Byker Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Walkergate Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heaton Manor School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Benfield School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chillingham Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chillingham Road Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chillingham Road Primary School?
Chillingham Road Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chillingham Road Primary School take?
Chillingham Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chillingham Road Primary School?
Chillingham Road Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5XX, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chillingham Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chillingham Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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