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Grasmere Academy

Grasmere Academy

North Tyneside, NE12 6TSPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

66%

Capacity

96

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Grasmere Academy

Grasmere Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 96 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Grasmere Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Lilico, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 17% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13596th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 38 in North Tyneside.

Grasmere Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 7 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Grasmere Academy include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cross Country, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Grasmere Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGrasmere Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 6TS
HeadteacherKerry Lilico
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils96
Free School Meals (FSM)54.5%
School Capacity96 / 145 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (17%)

13596th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 99%

675th of 677

In North East

Top 100%

38th of 38

In North Tyneside

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

17%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 101
Expected:26%
Higher:13%
Writing
Expected:17%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:30%
Higher:9%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +17%

'22/23

0%

'23/24

17%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

Facilities

6
Sports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballSwimmingCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingArt ClubEco ClubChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

7

Applications

10

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

3 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Grasmere Academy

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

Contact Information

01912220259www.grasmereacademy.org.uk

Grasmere Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

North Tyneside, NE12 6TS

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Grasmere Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

North Tyneside, NE12 6TS

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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