The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 67.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Head
- Mrs Jane Dube (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Close, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6SB
Town setting
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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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NCG
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St Johns Primary School
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North East Futures UTC
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hawthorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hawthorn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawthorn Primary School?
Hawthorn Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawthorn Primary School take?
Hawthorn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawthorn Primary School?
Hawthorn Primary School is in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6SB, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawthorn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hawthorn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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