Knop Law Primary School
95%
Capacity
401
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Knop Law Primary School
Knop Law Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 401 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Knop Law Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melissa Charlton, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
Knop Law Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 144 applications for 52 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
Knop Law Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (41 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Knop Law Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Knop Law Primary School 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 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.
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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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