Ponteland Community Primary School
URN: 143469 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 9EY
Overview
- Name
- Ponteland Community Primary School
- URN
- 143469
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PONTELAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carl Corrin-Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01661824853
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Callerton Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 9EY
Summary
Ponteland Community Primary School (PCPS) is a mixed academy located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, accommodating 295 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing an excellent education, nurturing each child's potential through a diverse and inclusive curriculum. The ethos of PCPS is centred around the belief that every child is unique and deserving of opportunities that foster curiosity and creativity.
The school employs a specialist teaching model, ensuring that children receive high-quality instruction tailored to their individual needs. With a focus on high expectations, both students and staff are encouraged to achieve their best in a supportive environment. The school actively promotes a love for learning, aiming to inspire lifelong educational engagement.
PCPS values community involvement and encourages parents to connect with the school through various channels, including their website and social media. For those interested in experiencing the school environment firsthand, tours can be arranged to explore the vibrant school community.
The school employs a specialist teaching model, ensuring that children receive high-quality instruction tailored to their individual needs. With a focus on high expectations, both students and staff are encouraged to achieve their best in a supportive environment. The school actively promotes a love for learning, aiming to inspire lifelong educational engagement.
PCPS values community involvement and encourages parents to connect with the school through various channels, including their website and social media. For those interested in experiencing the school environment firsthand, tours can be arranged to explore the vibrant school community.
Useful links
- Our Trustees (governance)
- Governance Structure (governance)
- 16 Mar Ford Castle 2018 Presentation to Parents (sen)
- 11 Mar Ford Castle Presentation (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Access and Medical Information (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Admissions & Open Events (calendar)
- Admissions Handbook (calendar)
- Admissions (calendar)
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
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PONTELAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 295
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 163
- FSM %
- 12.60
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 295 | 132 | 163 | 210 | 12.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 260 | 125 | 135 | 210 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 95 | 106 | 210 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 95 | 106 | 210 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 106 | 101 | 210 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 190 | 88 | 102 | 508 | 8.90 |
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