The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
18% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Broome (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Barracks Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1LF
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Hassell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hassell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hassell Primary School?
Hassell Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hassell Primary School take?
Hassell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hassell Primary School?
Hassell Primary School is in Newcastle, ST5 1LF, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hassell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hassell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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