The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
11% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Neil Jones (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
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
Warwick Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4NX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Newsham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newsham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newsham Primary School?
Newsham Primary School currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newsham Primary School take?
Newsham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newsham Primary School?
Newsham Primary School is in Blyth, NE24 4NX, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newsham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newsham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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