Backworth Park Primary School
URN: 108580 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE27 0FZ
Overview
- Name
- Backworth Park Primary School
- URN
- 108580
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Welsh (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01918158000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hotspur North, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE27 0FZ
Summary
Backworth Park Primary School is a community school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, catering to a mixed-gender population of 344 pupils. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for both academic success and personal growth. With a vision centered on confidence, resilience, and critical thinking, the curriculum encourages pupils to engage with diverse perspectives across various subjects, including arts and sports.
The school promotes British values through initiatives such as a student council, where pupils participate in democratic processes and learn about citizenship. Respect, tolerance, and community involvement are integral to the school ethos, with regular assemblies and community projects reinforcing these principles. Additionally, the school fosters a supportive environment focused on well-being and personal development, ensuring that every child is encouraged to aim high and achieve their potential.
Backworth Park Primary School also maintains strong ties with the local community, celebrating regional traditions and providing opportunities for students to engage with their surroundings. This connection not only enriches the educational experience but also instills a sense of responsibility and belonging among pupils.
The school promotes British values through initiatives such as a student council, where pupils participate in democratic processes and learn about citizenship. Respect, tolerance, and community involvement are integral to the school ethos, with regular assemblies and community projects reinforcing these principles. Additionally, the school fosters a supportive environment focused on well-being and personal development, ensuring that every child is encouraged to aim high and achieve their potential.
Backworth Park Primary School also maintains strong ties with the local community, celebrating regional traditions and providing opportunities for students to engage with their surroundings. This connection not only enriches the educational experience but also instills a sense of responsibility and belonging among pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 341
- Pupils
- 344
- Boys
- 167
- Girls
- 177
- FSM %
- 24.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 344 | 167 | 177 | 341 | 24.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 330 | 163 | 167 | 341 | 25.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 286 | 156 | 130 | 341 | 32.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 286 | 156 | 130 | 341 | 32.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 255 | 130 | 125 | 341 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 226 | 121 | 105 | 341 | 25.20 |
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