Newbottle Primary Academy

About Newbottle Primary Academy

Newbottle Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 443 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Newbottle Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher C Shield, it falls under Sunderland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4960th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 73 in Sunderland.

Newbottle Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 60 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Newbottle Primary Academy include Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Football, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Science Club, Book Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Newbottle Primary Academy 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.

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