The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs C Shield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoughton Le Spring Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Kepier
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Poplars
Independent · 1.7km away
Dubmire Primary
Primary · 1.7km away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Primary · 2.0km away
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Barnwell Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Woodlea Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newbottle Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newbottle Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newbottle Primary Academy?
Newbottle Primary Academy currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newbottle Primary Academy take?
Newbottle Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newbottle Primary Academy?
Newbottle Primary Academy is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 4EE, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newbottle Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Newbottle Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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