West Newcastle Academy
URN: 139729 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 8QP
Overview
- Name
- West Newcastle Academy
- URN
- 139729
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WEST NEWCASTLE ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Percy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912739477
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Off Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 8QP
Summary
West Newcastle Academy is a mixed primary free school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, catering to approximately 200 pupils with a capacity of 196. The academy is committed to fostering a holistic learning environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school emphasises the importance of self-respect, self-esteem, and self-belief, aiming to create independent learners who actively engage in their education.
The curriculum at West Newcastle Academy is designed to be rich, balanced, and broad, incorporating outdoor learning and experiential activities. Weekly trips to various locations, including beaches and woodlands, are integral to the learning process, allowing students to develop literacy and numeracy skills in diverse contexts. This approach not only enhances academic learning but also focuses on personal, social, and emotional development.
The school enjoys strong support from parents, who appreciate the positive and enthusiastic atmosphere. Many parents report that their children are excited to attend school and thrive in the collaborative and nurturing environment provided by the academy.
The curriculum at West Newcastle Academy is designed to be rich, balanced, and broad, incorporating outdoor learning and experiential activities. Weekly trips to various locations, including beaches and woodlands, are integral to the learning process, allowing students to develop literacy and numeracy skills in diverse contexts. This approach not only enhances academic learning but also focuses on personal, social, and emotional development.
The school enjoys strong support from parents, who appreciate the positive and enthusiastic atmosphere. Many parents report that their children are excited to attend school and thrive in the collaborative and nurturing environment provided by the academy.
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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
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WEST NEWCASTLE ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 196
- Pupils
- 200
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 49.50
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 200 | 113 | 87 | 196 | 49.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 122 | 74 | 196 | 40.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 115 | 74 | 196 | 38.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 115 | 74 | 196 | 38.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 182 | 107 | 75 | 196 | 42.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 175 | 103 | 72 | 196 | 29.10 |
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