The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 801
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nick Watson & Karl Ellerbrook
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 5JN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Westgate Hill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Westgate Hill Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westgate Hill Primary Academy?
Westgate Hill Primary Academy currently has 801 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westgate Hill Primary Academy take?
Westgate Hill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westgate Hill Primary Academy?
Westgate Hill Primary Academy is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 5JN, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westgate Hill Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Westgate Hill Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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