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Mary Astell Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 2LW

Ages 5–16 · 37 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Not judged

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-09-24

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill13%

37 pupils · 280 places

Pupils on roll
37
Boys / girls
23 / 14
School capacity
280
Capacity fill
37 / 280 (13%)
Free school meals
91.9%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Prosper Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Andrea Spowart

Location

Address
Linhope Road, West Denton
Postcode
NE5 2LW
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy alternative provision sponsor led, Ages 5–16, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 37 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 91.9%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE5
18
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • West Denton Primary School

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Andrea Spowart
Telephone
01912674447
Website
www.maryastellacademy.co.uk

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