The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 52.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Cowan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas Walling Primary Academy
Primary · 461m away
Farne Primary School
Primary · 816m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Primary · 932m away
Beech Hill Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Thomas Bewick School
Special school · 1.1km away
Mary Astell Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Cheviot Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hilton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hilton Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hilton Primary Academy?
Hilton Primary Academy currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hilton Primary Academy take?
Hilton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hilton Primary Academy?
Hilton Primary Academy is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3RN, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hilton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hilton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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