The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (106% 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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Wheatley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Trajan Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0BJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School take?
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 0BJ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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