The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 54.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- GRASMERE ACADEMY
- Head
- Ms Kerry Lilico
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Grasmere Court, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoor Edge Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
George Stephenson High School
Secondary · 630m away
Amberley Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Westmoor Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Percy Hedley School
Special school · 920m away
Burradon Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Primary · 1.3km away
Forest Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grasmere Academy's Ofsted rating?
Grasmere Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grasmere Academy?
Grasmere Academy currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grasmere Academy take?
Grasmere Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grasmere Academy?
Grasmere Academy is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6TS, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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