Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Milecastle Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Milecastle Primary School currently has around 202 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 25.2% 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.
| Address: | Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 1LH |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Suzanne Richardson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108451 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 202 |
| Number of Boys: | 101 |
| Number of Girls: | 101 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Denton High School West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints College West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Campus Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS | - not rated | 315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS | - not rated | 315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.