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Newcomen Primary School

Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1NLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#190 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTrent Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1NL
HeadteacherKinga Pusztai
Local AuthorityRedcar and Cleveland
Number of Pupils345
Free School Meals (FSM)19.7%
School Capacity345 / 396 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketNetballTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

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Newcomen Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.