Ivy Road Primary School

About Ivy Road Primary School

Ivy Road Primary School’s headline academic metrics sit well below the North Tyneside local authority average, which is a stark starting point for any parent considering this school. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, just 35% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 62%. That gap of 27 percentage points is significant and places the school 35th out of 38 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom 10% locally. Only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. The school’s reading scores are the strongest area, with 65% meeting the expected standard and 30% reaching the higher threshold, but maths and writing lag behind at 40% and 60% expected respectively. These figures are a clear indicator that academic outcomes are a major concern, and they align with the school’s overall Ofsted rating of Inadequate, which was confirmed in a February 2024 graded inspection.

The Ofsted report paints a detailed picture of the challenges. The quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all rated Inadequate, while behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, were judged as Requires Improvement. This is a sharp decline from the school’s previous inspection in 2017, when it was rated Good across the board. Parent feedback gathered through Ofsted’s Parent View tool between September 2024 and September 2025 reflects these difficulties: only 31% of the 29 respondents strongly agreed or agreed that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, and 62% disagreed or strongly disagreed. On the positive side, 69% of parents felt their child does well at the school, and 72% said their child can take part in clubs and activities, suggesting that while academic standards are low, some families still see value in the wider experience.

Ivy Road is a small primary school with 164 pupils against a capacity of 210, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 27 applications for 21 places, with 16 first-preference offers made. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and above, and its SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Facilities include a library, music rooms, a gymnasium, a sensory room, and a chapel, plus clubs such as book club, coding, art and gardening. With 49.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with significant socio-economic challenges. This is a school that will suit families who are committed to working closely with leadership during a period of required improvement, but the data suggests that for those prioritising strong academic outcomes, nearby alternatives like Benton Dene Primary School, rated Outstanding and just 1.2 km away, may be worth exploring.

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