Grasmere Academy
URN: 138576 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 6TS
Overview
- Name
- Grasmere Academy
- URN
- 138576
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GRASMERE ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerry Lilico (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01912220259
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grasmere Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 6TS
Summary
Grasmere Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving 96 pupils with a capacity of 145. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is supported to make progress, regardless of their starting point. The ethos of the academy emphasizes adaptability to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The curriculum at Grasmere Academy is designed to develop not only academic skills but also moral, social, and emotional competencies. Through a creative and engaging pedagogy, the school prepares children for future challenges by promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and cultural awareness. The values of excellence, honesty, happiness, curiosity, compassion, courage, and inclusion are central to the school’s mission and guide both staff and student development.
Grasmere Academy actively involves the community, encouraging parental engagement and feedback through initiatives like the School Parliament. The school emphasizes the importance of British values and heritage, integrating them into daily learning and activities to nurture responsible citizens. Overall, Grasmere Academy aims to create a safe and enriching environment where children can thrive and become well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at Grasmere Academy is designed to develop not only academic skills but also moral, social, and emotional competencies. Through a creative and engaging pedagogy, the school prepares children for future challenges by promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and cultural awareness. The values of excellence, honesty, happiness, curiosity, compassion, courage, and inclusion are central to the school’s mission and guide both staff and student development.
Grasmere Academy actively involves the community, encouraging parental engagement and feedback through initiatives like the School Parliament. The school emphasizes the importance of British values and heritage, integrating them into daily learning and activities to nurture responsible citizens. Overall, Grasmere Academy aims to create a safe and enriching environment where children can thrive and become well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Inclusion (sen)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Behaviour policy (other)
- Ducklings EYFS (other)
- Class & Home Learning (other)
- Home Learning (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GRASMERE ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 145
- Pupils
- 96
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 54.50
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 96 | 53 | 43 | 145 | 54.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 63 | 49 | 145 | 62.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 110 | 61 | 49 | 145 | 65.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 110 | 61 | 49 | 145 | 65.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 131 | 70 | 61 | 111 | 60.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 124 | 67 | 57 | 111 | 53.30 |
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