Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Throckley Primary School 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.
Throckley Primary School currently has around 398 pupils on roll, which is about 126% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.4%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hexham Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9DY |
| Website: | www.throckleyprim.newcastle.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912675311 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lynsey Giblin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150324 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 398 |
| Number of Boys: | 220 |
| Number of Girls: | 178 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.40% | 300 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 20 |
| African | 4.80% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.50% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley Primary School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Throckley Primary School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Village Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbottle Campus Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley Middle School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feversham School Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.