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Atkinson Road Primary Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Lisa Macaulay

corporate_fareTHE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onNewcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8XT

language Visit Website phone 1912730452

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

394

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Expected Standard

72%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Atkinson Road Primary Academy is a Academy converter primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving ages 2-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 29% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Atkinson Road Primary Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, admitting pupils aged 2-11. It is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 377 pupils on roll, of whom 73% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 2% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #17 of 63 primaries in Newcastle upon Tyne and #2,053 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

72%

LA 63%

Reading74% LA 75%

Writing72% LA 71%

Maths78% LA 74%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

55%

LA 61%England 61%

Reading63% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing66% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths65% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

51%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading53% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing56% LA 70% · Eng 71%

Maths65% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.3

Read

LA -0.1

-2.4 to 1.7

0.8

Write

LA 0.4

-1.1 to 2.8

1.7

Maths

LA -0.1

-0.2 to 3.6

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

49%

LA 64%England 65%

Reading53% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing80% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths61% LA 79% · Eng 79%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.1

Read

LA 1.5

-1.8 to 2.1

7.0

Write

LA 1.5

5.2 to 8.8

2.6

Maths

LA 1.6

0.9 to 4.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

28%

LA 68%

Reading30% LA 77%

Writing59% LA 78%

Maths46% LA 78%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-4

Read

LA 1.5

-6 to -2

5.1

Write

LA 1.3

3.3 to 6.9

Maths

LA 1.6

-0.7 to 2.7

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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11 January 2018

Inspection Report

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25 April 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-05-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2018-01-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-10-06

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 377 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	377	0	0.0%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	362	0	0.0%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	410	0	0.0%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	425	0	0.0%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	410	0	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	423	0	0.0%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	394	0	0.0%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	396	0	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	446	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	439	1	0.2%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	427	0	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	448	0	0.0%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	425	0	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	407	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	443	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	443	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	427	0	0.0%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	466	0	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	471	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	461	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	412	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	425	0	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	405	0	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	420	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	418	1	0.2%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	408	0	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

9.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree27%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree18%

agree64%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree18%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree27%

disagree9%

strongly disagree18%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree55%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree36%

strongly disagree18%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree45%

don't know27%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree18%

disagree9%

don't know18%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree18%

agree64%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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