The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Head
- Miss Kinga Pusztai (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
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Trent Road, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 1NL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Newcomen Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newcomen Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newcomen Primary School?
Newcomen Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newcomen Primary School take?
Newcomen Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newcomen Primary School?
Newcomen Primary School is in Redcar, TS10 1NL, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newcomen Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newcomen Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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