Knop Law Primary School
95%
Capacity
401
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Knop Law Primary School
Knop Law Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2013. The inspection judged personal development as Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, early years provision, and leadership and management all received Good. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 144 applications for 52 places, with 48 of those coming from first-preference families. That works out at nearly three applicants for every spot, which tells you the school is well regarded locally. With 401 pupils on a capacity of 420, it is running close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is above the national average and gives a sense of the catchment's mix.
The school does not publish its own Key Stage 2 results in the data we have, but the local authority average for primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. That figure provides a useful benchmark, though we cannot say exactly how Knop Law compares. The parent view survey, based on 41 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, is overwhelmingly positive: 88% of parents would recommend the school. Strong majorities agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school (95%), feels safe (93%), and does well (97%). The school's personal development rating from Ofsted is Outstanding, which aligns with parents feeling the school supports wider personal development (88% agreed or strongly agreed).
Knop Law has a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, art studios, a sports hall and a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, athletics, cricket, gymnastics, rounders and football, and there are clubs for coding, choir, chess and film club. The school has a substantial SEND offer, with provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Throckley Primary School, 2.6 km away. Knop Law is a state primary for mixed gender, ages 4 to 11, with no nursery provision and no sixth form. It is a good fit for families who want a well-subscribed, community-focused school with strong personal development and a wide range of activities.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DS |
| Headteacher | Melissa Charlton |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 401 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 401 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
41 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
144
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British91.8%
- Asian3.9%
- White (other)1.7%
- Mixed1.0%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Knop Law Primary School
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Contact Information
Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DS
Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DS
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