Gilbert Ward Academy vs Newsham Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Free schools special
Community school
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
83
452
Capacity
80
457
Occupancy
104%
99%
FSM %
71.1%
41.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Good
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Good
Last Inspected
May 2026
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
1.0
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
-
KS2 Reading
-
57%
KS2 Maths
-
54%
KS2 Writing
-
66%