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Beech Hill Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#3,534
of 13,686 nationally

About Beech Hill Primary School

Beech Hill Primary School is a popular choice among Newcastle families, with 52 first-preference applications received for 55 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.53. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school’s Parent View data is not available in the current information to confirm parent satisfaction directly. The school is led by headteacher Jess Eatock and serves 440 pupils aged 3 to 11, operating very close to its capacity of 447. With 53.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school Good overall, with outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. The early years provision and leadership and management were both rated Good. This represents a change from the school’s previous inspection in 2008, when it was judged Outstanding overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLinhope Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW
HeadteacherJess Eatock
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils440
Free School Meals (FSM)53.9%
School Capacity440 / 447 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballGymnasticsDanceCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beech Hill Primary School

Beech Hill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.