The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- WEST NEWCASTLE ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Wassall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Off Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8QP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is West Newcastle Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Newcastle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Newcastle Academy?
West Newcastle Academy currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Newcastle Academy take?
West Newcastle Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Newcastle Academy?
West Newcastle Academy is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8QP, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Newcastle Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Newcastle Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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