School Summary

West Newcastle Academy


Boys: 115
Girls: 74
Total Pupils: 189
Opened: 02-09-2013
Ofsted: Good
Headteacher: Susan Percy
West Newcastle Academy
Off Armstrong Road
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 8QP
Telephone: 01912739477
Website: https://www.westnewcastleacademy.org

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DistrictAdministrative (name): Newcastle upon Tyne
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EstablishmentName: West Newcastle Academy
EstablishmentNumber: 2019
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HeadFirstName: Susan
HeadLastName: Percy
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LastChangedDate: 12-05-2023
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NumberOfBoys: 115
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NumberOfPupils: 189
NurseryProvision (name): Has Nursery Classes
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OpenDate: 02-09-2013
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ParliamentaryConstituency (name): Newcastle upon Tyne Central
PercentageFSM: 38.60
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StatutoryHighAge: 11
StatutoryLowAge: 3
Street: Off Armstrong Road
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Town: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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TrustSchoolFlag (name): Supported by a multi-academy trust
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Trusts (name): WEST NEWCASTLE ACADEMY
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UPRN: 4510703993
URN: 139729
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 months ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"I have been this school as a volunteer. I would like to say, that staff working there, who are reliable, confident and very helpful. I had incredible experience there and I have learnt many things form Khadeeja and Rebecca. I want to say many many thanks for this wonderful opportunity.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I have been this school as a volunteer. I would like to say, that staff working there, who are reliable, confident and very helpful. I had incredible experience there and I have learnt many things form Khadeeja and Rebecca. I want to say many many thanks for this wonderful opportunity.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Darun Salih","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106353401624225698459\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocLRj6otgu0XaK3SkzaphuDllfD_fEPcBPWsehGd1HDk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2023-07-13T09:41:22Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":4,"text":{"text":"I\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve just left this school, and oh boy. It is such a life-changing school to go to. My mum has worked and lived around WNA for years, and I have no words. The staff care for individuals, and are genuinely real and down-to-earth people. If you are considering it, send your kid to this school! Genuinely life changing.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve just left this school, and oh boy. It is such a life-changing school to go to. My mum has worked and lived around WNA for years, and I have no words. The staff care for individuals, and are genuinely real and down-to-earth people. If you are considering it, send your kid to this school! Genuinely life changing.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"FourTheThird","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/105898682766552177937\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXJjNVse-ZZBqapD67E374c0tYesT8YumTQFXFvn2Iiow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-07-22T19:45:58Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"I'm sure it's a great school. My mum hates living next to it She has lived here for 20 years. Now elderly and disabled she can't stand the noise of the screaming kids she's had enough. The school should not have been placed right next to housing for the elderly. My mum has deteriorated health wise since this school was built. I moved back into mums for a bit started working nights I had to move jobs because I couldn't sleep during the day because of the racket the kids make","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I'm sure it's a great school. My mum hates living next to it She has lived here for 20 years. Now elderly and disabled she can't stand the noise of the screaming kids she's had enough. The school should not have been placed right next to housing for the elderly. My mum has deteriorated health wise since this school was built. I moved back into mums for a bit started working nights I had to move jobs because I couldn't sleep during the day because of the racket the kids make","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Paul Quinn","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/115223443882702803984\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWPXWa-uSTQw3ZoAGCtPwMagZB0aN3dBDspCq_GtvA_e5ZA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4"},"publishTime":"2022-05-10T08:30:18Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"I've not known any other good schools in Newcastle that beat WNA! All the staff, right from Susan, the headteacher are AMAZING! My girls, Rana & Aymal had a great time and learned so much during their time in the school. Thank you Susan and all the staff. And the Friends of Newcastle Academy. As once a member, I always enjoyed the activities we organised for our children and the school. You too are amazing.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I've not known any other good schools in Newcastle that beat WNA! All the staff, right from Susan, the headteacher are AMAZING! My girls, Rana & Aymal had a great time and learned so much during their time in the school. Thank you Susan and all the staff. And the Friends of Newcastle Academy. As once a member, I always enjoyed the activities we organised for our children and the school. You too are amazing.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Latifah Maponzi","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/111700106451375010449\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXyD-7qoON21Q4qSgT5IGYNdIcBJFdnrjU8Jyga_T5XnBk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-07-21T14:10:09Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"7 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"An outstanding \"Free School\" in the West Newcastle area.\nCurrently in temporary accommodation on the Benwell Nature Park site.\nThis school is almost 4yrs old and both my children attend (Reception and Yr2)\nTeachers, support staff and absolutely everything else about the school is awesome. Learning is geared entirely about development of every single child as an individual. Forest Schooling takes place weekly with Reception going outdoors (Beach, Woods, Museums, Farms etc) twice weekly and Yr 1 and 2 going once)\nI cannot praise this school enough. I hope it continues to grow and develop given the opportunity to do so.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"An outstanding \"Free School\" in the West Newcastle area.\nCurrently in temporary accommodation on the Benwell Nature Park site.\nThis school is almost 4yrs old and both my children attend (Reception and Yr2)\nTeachers, support staff and absolutely everything else about the school is awesome. Learning is geared entirely about development of every single child as an individual. Forest Schooling takes place weekly with Reception going outdoors (Beach, Woods, Museums, Farms etc) twice weekly and Yr 1 and 2 going once)\nI cannot praise this school enough. I hope it continues to grow and develop given the opportunity to do so.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Alan \u00e2\u0080\u009cMajorLurien\u00e2\u0080\u009d Rodmell","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/116746127878491927170\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVkuJm2FkJly7NRPCqmkXqgOyaMWXYacfnKUdV8m-kfuNhz=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6"},"publishTime":"2016-02-21T13:46:59Z"}]