The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 322
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Beverley Hewitt-Best (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cayton Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrince Bishop School
Special school · 510m away
Hollis Academy
Academy · 510m away
Oakfields Community College
Secondary · 527m away
Outwood Academy Acklam
Secondary · 527m away
Hall Garth Community Arts College
Secondary · 601m away
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary · 640m away
Green Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 848m away
The Northern School of Art
16 plus · 881m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Newham Bridge Primary School?
Newham Bridge Primary School currently has 322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newham Bridge Primary School take?
Newham Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newham Bridge Primary School?
Newham Bridge Primary School is in Middlesbrough, TS5 7NJ, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newham Bridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newham Bridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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