Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Atkinson Road Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Atkinson Road Primary Academy currently has around 377 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 67.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 22.3%. african pupils make up about 21.2% , followed by gypsy/roma at 20.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Atkinson Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8XT |
| Website: | https://atkinsonroad.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912730452 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Macaulay |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138212 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 524 |
| Number of Pupils: | 377 |
| Number of Boys: | 176 |
| Number of Girls: | 201 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 22.30% | 84 |
| African | 21.20% | 80 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 20.70% | 78 |
| Other Asian | 8.00% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 19 |
| Pakistani | 4.50% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.20% | 16 |
| Other Black | 3.70% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 11 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 9 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 59 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Primary School Atkinson Road , NE4 8XT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | - not rated | 179 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | - not rated | 355 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 717 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 760 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 813 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.