The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Kevin McVittie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mowbray Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5PA
Town setting
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
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Byker Primary School
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Chillingham Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Newcastle Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 1.6km away
Ravenswood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hotspur Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hotspur Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hotspur Primary School?
Hotspur Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hotspur Primary School take?
Hotspur Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hotspur Primary School?
Hotspur Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5PA, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hotspur Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hotspur Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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