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Richard Coates Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE20 9QB

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

328

Local authority

Northumberland

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, 328 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 9.1%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE20
7
Primary in NE20
5
Open schools in Northumberland LA
178
Primary in Northumberland LA
127

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE20

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
145784

Location

Address
Thornhill Road, Ponteland
Postcode
NE20 9QB
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Northumberland

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
328
Boys / girls
188 / 140
School capacity
380
Capacity fill
328 / 380 (86%)
Free school meals
9.1%
FSM pupils
30
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: PELE TRUST
Academy trust
PELE TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01661823167
Website
http://www.richardcoatesceprimary.co.uk

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