Beech Hill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Linhope Road West Denton Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE5 2LW |
| Phone | 01912678113 |
| Reference Number | 144524 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 447 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.99%
Girls: 51.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 2 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.2% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-06-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Beech Hill Primary School | ||
| 2010-01-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-06-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-01-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-06-19 | 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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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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Farne Primary School
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4AP |
0.46 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Bardon Close, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4BT |
0.59 miles |
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Westerhope Primary School
Hillhead Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1NE |
0.61 miles |
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Hilton Primary Academy
Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3RN |
0.62 miles |
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West Denton Primary School
Hillhead Road, West Denton, West Denton Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN |
0.67 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN |
0.71 miles |
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Cheviot Primary School
Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4EB |
0.74 miles |
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Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 3PL |
0.86 miles |
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Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4LG |
0.95 miles |
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Broadwood Primary School
Broadwood Road, Denton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7TB |
0.97 miles |
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Milecastle Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1LH |
1.02 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 |
1.05 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2SA |
1.06 miles |
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Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert's Road, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2DQ |
1.14 miles |
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Knop Law Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DS |
1.14 miles |
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Waverley Primary School
Maple Close, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7QZ |
1.2 miles |
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Kenton Bar Primary School
Ryal Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3YF |
1.34 miles |
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Lemington Riverside Primary School
Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8RR |
1.41 miles |
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Bell's Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6XX |
1.49 miles |
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Sacred Heart Primary School
Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9XZ |
1.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
0.06 miles |
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Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
0.26 miles |
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St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX |
1.25 miles |
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Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF |
1.37 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH |
1.55 miles |
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Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU |
1.57 miles |
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Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
1.77 miles |
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Talbot House Children's Charity
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW |
1.8 miles |
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Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
1.84 miles |
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Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
1.84 miles |
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Walbottle Academy
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP |
1.97 miles |
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Westfield School
Oakfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS |
2.52 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ |
2.58 miles |
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Bahr Academy
72 Sceptre Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6PR |
2.59 miles |
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Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES |
2.78 miles |
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Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH |
3 miles |
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Great Park Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH |
3 miles |
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NCG
Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA |
3.21 miles |
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Callerton Academy
Blandford Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3BT |
3.21 miles |
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Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB |
3.22 miles |