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Ivy Road Primary School

North Tyneside, NE12 9APPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#12,984
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIvy Road Primary School, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 9AP
HeadteacherEmma Taylor
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils164
Free School Meals (FSM)49.7%
School Capacity164 / 210 (78% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceCross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ivy Road Primary School

Ivy Road Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.