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Throckley Primary School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 9DY

Ages 2–11 · 448 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

4.7%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-01-14

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.5%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
261

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

45

Places offered

45

1st-preference offers

45

Total preferences (any rank)
71
Preferred offers (top 3)
45
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

448 pupils · 315 places

Pupils on roll
448
Boys / girls
240 / 208
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
448 / 315 (142%)
Free school meals
45.4%
FSM pupils
191
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) TRUST
Academy trust
ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Lynsey Giblin

Location

Address
Hexham Road, Throckley
Postcode
NE15 9DY
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Hexham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 448 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 45.4%.

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 NE15
18
Primary in NE15
12
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Primary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
72

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 NE15

  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 8JL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM32.9%
    • Demand0.92

    1.0 miles away

  • Walbottle Village Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 8JL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM51.7%
    • Demand0.96

    1.0 miles away

  • Newburn Manor Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle upon Tyne · NE15 8PD · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM47.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Knop Law Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM26.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Milecastle Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 1LH · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM21.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Ryton Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Ryton · NE40 3AF · Gateshead

    Ages 7–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM33.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • Ryton Community Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Ryton · NE40 3AF · Gateshead

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM34.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lynsey Giblin
Telephone
01912675311
Website
www.throckleyprim.newcastle.sch.uk

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