Newcomen Primary School

About Newcomen Primary School

Newcomen Primary School in Redcar and Cleveland is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 345 pupils against a capacity of 396. That leaves some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 52 applications for 33 places, with 27 of those applications coming as first preferences and 26 offers made to first-preference families. That oversubscription ratio of 1.58 tells you it’s a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 19.7%, which is worth noting against national averages for primary schools. The school is led by headteacher Kinga Pusztai and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, so families with younger children can get a foot in the door early.

Academically, Newcomen is a standout performer. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in November 2024, it was rated Outstanding across every category that was graded: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That’s a clean sweep. Its previous inspection in 2016 also rated it Outstanding overall. At Key Stage 2, 92% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 65%. That result places Newcomen 2nd out of 41 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, and in the top 5% nationally. In reading, 63% of pupils achieved the higher standard, and in maths the average score was 109. The school also ranks 9th out of 677 primaries in the North East region.

The school’s facilities include an art studio, gymnasium, playing fields and a dining hall, and it offers a solid range of sports: gymnastics, football, cricket, netball, tennis and swimming. Clubs cover drama, film, book and science. For SEND, the school lists support for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, hearing impairment, multi-sensory impairment and physical disability. Parent View responses from 47 families show strong satisfaction: 87% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 96% felt their child is safe. 83% would recommend the school. This is a school that suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and a well-regarded local reputation, particularly those who can secure a place through first preference in a competitive admissions process.

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