Which is the best primary school in Newcastle?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Co-op Academy Friarswood ranks first of 15 ranked primary schools in Newcastle, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Newcastle ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Newcastle?

15 primary schools in Newcastle published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Newcastle, ranked

The 15 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Co-op Academy Friarswood
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14%

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86%

expected standard
2
Crackley Bank Primary School
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6%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
3
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
Ellison Primary Academy
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8%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
5
Hempstalls Primary School
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7%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
6
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
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2%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
7
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
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19%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
8
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
9
Bursley Academy
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2%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
10
Silverdale Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

12%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
11
Langdale Primary School
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5%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
12
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
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9%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
13
Hassell Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
14
Churchfields Primary School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
15
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

35%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Newcastle?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Co-op Academy Friarswood ranks first of 15 ranked primary schools in Newcastle, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Newcastle ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Newcastle?: 15 primary schools in Newcastle published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.