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West Newcastle Academy

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8QPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#10,118
of 13,686 nationally

About West Newcastle Academy

West Newcastle Academy has a strong parent community, with 76% of respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025, drew 67 responses and shows high levels of satisfaction in several key areas. 91% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 88% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 35 applications for just 11 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.18 to one. Ten of those applications were first-preference choices, and ten offers were made. The school is led by headteacher Benjamin Wassall and serves 200 pupils aged 3 to 11, which is slightly above its official capacity of 196. Nearly half of the pupils (49.5%) are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in its community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressOff Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8QP
HeadteacherBenjamin Wassall
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)49.5%
School Capacity200 / 196 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 67 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballAthleticsDanceRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubEco ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: westnewcastleacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Newcastle Academy

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