Backworth Park Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Backworth Park Primary is a caring community where pupils feel valued and supported to thrive. The school excels at identifying and meeting the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils. Pupils develop strong character, confidence and social skills through a well-ordered curriculum and enrichment opportunities that prepare them to be compassionate young citizens.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance and behaviour across the school with calm, respectful, purposeful learning environments
- Strong inclusion practices that ensure pupils with additional needs are exceptionally well supported
- Effective early years provision that gives children a strong start to school
- High-quality personal development programme that builds pupils' character, confidence and social skills
- Highly effective leadership with clear vision and ambitious priorities for improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting teaching does not build on prior learning as consistently as it could
- Reading attainment at higher standard is improving but leaders have identified need for broader text exposure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Board of Backworth, eco-committee, sports leaders, charity fundraising, educational visits, enrichment clubs
Backworth Park Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils thrive and feel safe. Leaders have established clear routines, high expectations and an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils to progress well.
At a Glance
22.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 78%. Maths has improved from 72% to 83%. Writing has improved from 72% to 78%.
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
24.5
Infant (KS1)
21.4
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
342 pupils
341 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
2,530
Applications
2,044
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
97.5%
Primary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.28264%
Overall absence
4.37956%
Persistent absence
274
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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