The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Richard Restall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary · Very close
Benton House School
Independent · 425m away
Percy Hedley Hedleys College
Special school · 574m away
Benton Dene School
Special school · 708m away
Benton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hopespring Newcastle
Independent · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Forest Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)'s Ofsted rating?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) take?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8FA, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) have a sixth form?
No, St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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