Broadwood Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation school 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.
Broadwood Primary School currently has around 227 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 57.7% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55.1%).
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: | Broadwood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7TB |
| Website: | http://www.broadwoodprimary.co.uk/website |
| Telephone: | 01912741684 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Wendy Mitcheson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108468 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 227 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 119 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 55.10% | 125 |
| Other Mixed | 8.40% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.90% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 6.60% | 15 |
| Other Black | 6.20% | 14 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 8 |
| African | 2.60% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Infant School Broadwood Road , NE15 7TB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Whickham View , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Denton High School West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.