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Hassell Primary School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1LFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#11,091
of 13,686 nationally

About Hassell Primary School

Hassell Primary School is a state primary in Newcastle-under-Lyme, within the Staffordshire local authority, and it sits among 308 primary schools of the same type in the area. Its local ranking, based on the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, places it 182nd in the LA — a position that reflects a more modest academic profile compared with the top-performing peers nearby. The three highest-ranked schools in the same authority are St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy and Needwood CofE Primary School, each achieving a perfect ranking score of 100. Hassell's own ranking score of 48 places it in the bottom half of schools nationally, at the 81st percentile, and in the bottom 50 tier for its region. The school is led by headteacher Kirsty Broome and has a mixed intake of 184 pupils, with capacity for 210, meaning it is not yet full. Just over a quarter of its pupils (25.5%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and gives some context to the challenges the school may face.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarracks Road, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1LF
HeadteacherKirsty Broome
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils184
Free School Meals (FSM)25.5%
School Capacity184 / 210 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballNetballCricketCross CountryTennisRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubDramaScience ClubCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: hassellschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hassell Primary School

Hassell 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.