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Westerhope Primary School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 1NE

Ages 3–11 · 426 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.2%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
334

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

426 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
426
Boys / girls
206 / 220
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
426 / 420 (101%)
Free school meals
38.1%
FSM pupils
148
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

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 Sarah Russell

Location

Address
Hillhead Road, Westerhope
Postcode
NE5 1NE
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 converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 426 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 38.1%.

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 NE5
18
Primary in NE5
14
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 NE5

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Russell
Telephone
01912674750
Website
www.newcastle.gov.uk/

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