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Thomas Walling Primary Academy

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#3,459
of 13,686 nationally

About Thomas Walling Primary Academy

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is a state primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne that currently educates 417 pupils against a capacity of 488, meaning it has some room to grow but is clearly in demand. The school's intake reflects a significantly higher-than-average level of disadvantage, with 64.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. This context makes the school's performance particularly noteworthy. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school was oversubscribed: it received 43 applications for 35 places, with 27 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.23 suggests a solid local reputation, especially given the high proportion of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school is led by headteacher Rebecca Hann and has no religious character. It offers nursery provision for children aged two and above, and its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in January 2025, confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLindfield Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PL
HeadteacherRebecca Hann
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils417
Free School Meals (FSM)64.2%
School Capacity417 / 488 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersDanceCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaEco ClubChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas Walling Primary Academy

Thomas Walling Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.