Westgate Hill Primary Academy
URN: 144970 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 5JN
Overview
- Name
- Westgate Hill Primary Academy
- URN
- 144970
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nick Watson & Karl Ellerbrook (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01912562960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 5JN
Summary
Westgate Hill Primary Academy, located in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed academy that caters to 801 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 704. Since joining the Laidlaw Schools Trust in September 2017, the school has focused on fostering a strong sense of community and high aspirations for all students. The academy prides itself on its inclusive environment, where the development of the whole child is a priority.
The school offers a rich and balanced curriculum, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and environmental education. Westgate Hill has received an "Outstanding" judgment from Ofsted in October 2021, reflecting its commitment to high standards in both behaviour and learning. The school actively engages pupils in initiatives like the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, empowering them to make a positive impact in their community.
Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's nurturing approach, noting significant improvements in their children's academic and personal growth. Westgate Hill Primary Academy continues to be a vibrant and supportive environment for all its students.
The school offers a rich and balanced curriculum, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and environmental education. Westgate Hill has received an "Outstanding" judgment from Ofsted in October 2021, reflecting its commitment to high standards in both behaviour and learning. The school actively engages pupils in initiatives like the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, empowering them to make a positive impact in their community.
Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's nurturing approach, noting significant improvements in their children's academic and personal growth. Westgate Hill Primary Academy continues to be a vibrant and supportive environment for all its students.
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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
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 704
- Pupils
- 801
- Boys
- 418
- Girls
- 383
- FSM %
- 43.20
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 801 | 418 | 383 | 704 | 43.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 791 | 402 | 389 | 704 | 42.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 690 | 343 | 347 | 704 | 46.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 690 | 343 | 347 | 704 | 46.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 708 | 360 | 348 | 704 | 47.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 771 | 386 | 385 | 704 | 36.80 |
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