Balliol Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chesters Avenue Longbenton Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE12 8QP |
| Phone | 01918142500 |
| Reference Number | 108603 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 161 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.8%
Girls: 47.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 2 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 6 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.2% |
| African | 6.2% |
| Asian, Other | 6.2% |
| Indian | 5% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| > Quality of education | Inadequate |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Inadequate |
| > Early Years Provision | Inadequate |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2023-10-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-01-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 98 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FA |
0.3 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FA |
0.33 miles |
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Benton Park Primary School
Corchester Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7SS |
0.44 miles |
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Benton Dene Primary School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FD |
0.6 miles |
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Benton Dene School
HAILSHAM AVENUE, LONGBENTON, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE12 8FD |
0.69 miles |
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Cragside Primary School
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0.86 miles |
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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1US |
1.11 miles |
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Forest Hall Primary School
Delaval Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 9BA |
1.17 miles |
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South Gosforth First School
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1YF |
1.24 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Great Lime Road, Forest Hall, Great Lime Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7AB |
1.27 miles |
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Ivy Road Primary School
Ivy Road Primary School, Ivy Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 9AP |
1.28 miles |
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Westmoor Primary School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
1.28 miles |
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Redesdale Primary School
Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8TS |
1.35 miles |
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Ravenswood Primary School
Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5TU |
1.38 miles |
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Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JT |
1.42 miles |
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Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UN |
1.43 miles |
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Hartford Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5LE |
1.47 miles |
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Gosforth Park First School
Granville Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JQ |
1.5 miles |
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Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9HA |
1.59 miles |
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Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EE |
1.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens), Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UZ |
0.55 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
0.55 miles |
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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
0.6 miles |
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Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
1.2 miles |
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Percy Hedley School
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH |
1.42 miles |
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George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
1.63 miles |
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Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH |
1.67 miles |
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Great Park Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH |
1.67 miles |
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Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU |
1.71 miles |
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Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES |
1.74 miles |
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Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
1.87 miles |
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Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB |
1.92 miles |
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Newcastle High School for Girls
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1.96 miles |
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Westfield School
Oakfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS |
2.04 miles |
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Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
2.2 miles |
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Sir Charles Parsons School
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED |
2.51 miles |
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Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW |
2.53 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
2.69 miles |
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Parkside House School
Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB |
2.96 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
2.98 miles |