Atkinson Road Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Atkinson Road Benwell Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE4 8XT |
| Phone | 01912730452 |
| Reference Number | 138212 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 425 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.12%
Girls: 53.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 65.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 2 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 3 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 4 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 23 | 34 | 57 |
| 6 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 25.6% |
| African | 23.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-01-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Atkinson Road Primary School | ||
| 2009-10-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-10-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-04 | 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 | 103 | 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 | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
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0.1 miles |
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0.2 miles |
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Canning Street Primary School
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0.35 miles |
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St Johns Primary School
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0.39 miles |
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Bridgewater Primary School
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0.4 miles |
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Hadrian School
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0.54 miles |
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Wingrove Primary School
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0.85 miles |
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Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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Sacred Heart Primary School
Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9XZ |
0.98 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School
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1.01 miles |
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Hawthorn Primary School
Park Close, Westgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6SB |
1.09 miles |
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Ashfield Nursery School
97-101 Elswick Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 6JR |
1.11 miles |
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 5JN |
1.13 miles |
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Riverside Primary Academy
Colliery Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9DX |
1.18 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Howlett Hall Road, Denton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7HS |
1.21 miles |
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Moorside Primary School
Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 5AW |
1.25 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2SA |
1.3 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Victoria Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7JU |
1.35 miles |
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Swalwell Primary School
South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3HZ |
1.36 miles |
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Broadwood Primary School
Broadwood Road, Denton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7TB |
1.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
0.43 miles |
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Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
0.46 miles |
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St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX |
0.81 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH |
0.93 miles |
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Bahr Academy
72 Sceptre Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6PR |
0.94 miles |
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Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
1.01 miles |
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Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF |
1.1 miles |
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Kingsmeadow Community School
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX |
1.38 miles |
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NCG
Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA |
1.48 miles |
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Callerton Academy
Blandford Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3BT |
1.54 miles |
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North East Futures UTC
Stephenson Square, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3AS |
1.91 miles |
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Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
2.11 miles |
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Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR |
2.14 miles |
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Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
2.2 miles |
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Emmanuel College
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AN |
2.3 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ |
2.37 miles |
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Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
2.44 miles |
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Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
10 Rydal Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HG |
2.45 miles |
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Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU |
2.45 miles |
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Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB |
2.5 miles |