The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (140% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 295
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- PONTELAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Carl Corrin-Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE20 9EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ponteland Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ponteland Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ponteland Community Primary School?
Ponteland Community Primary School currently has 295 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ponteland Community Primary School take?
Ponteland Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ponteland Community Primary School?
Ponteland Community Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9EY, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ponteland Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ponteland Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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