Beech Hill Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Beech Hill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Valour Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beech Hill Primary School in detail
Beech Hill Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Beech Hill is a fantastic place to learn, and I feel honoured to be a small part of your child's journey as they blossom throughout their time in school. Situated in the Outer West of Newcastle, Beech Hill is part of the Valour Academy MAT."
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Newcastle upon Tyne
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Beech Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (92% in reading, 77% in maths).
Getting a place at Beech Hill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Beech Hill Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 47 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Beech Hill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Beech Hill Primary School are Farne Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope (0.6 miles, 83% reading, 76% maths); Westerhope Primary School (0.6 miles, 86% reading, 92% maths); and Hilton Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 85% maths).
Beech Hill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Farne Primary SchoolSt Mark's Catholic Primary School, WesterhopeWesterhope Primary SchoolHilton Primary Academy
The trust
Beech Hill Primary School is one of 2 schools run by Valour Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
51.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%), Black (7%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 88 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 13 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Beech Hill Primary School had 25 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Denton Way-Northumbria Walk (w-bound), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Beech Hill Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Beech Hill Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Beech Hill Primary School are Studio West (0.3 miles) and Callerton Academy (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
51.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Beech Hill Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Beech Hill Primary School.
- Westerhope Wraparound Care970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beech Hill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beech Hill Primary School is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 10 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Beech Hill Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
396 pupils
420 places
24 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
88
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
22.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
441
Total Pupils
220
Boys
221
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,099
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,851
Per pupil
£2768k
Total funding
£320k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
22.0%
Persistent absence
363
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Beech Hill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Beech Hill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Beech Hill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Beech Hill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Beech Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beech Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Beech Hill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Beech Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Beech Hill Primary School?
Beech Hill Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Beech Hill Primary School?
Classes at Beech Hill Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Beech Hill Primary School?
Beech Hill Primary School has around 441 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beech Hill Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Beech Hill Primary School in 2024/25. 22% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beech Hill Primary School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Beech Hill Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Beech Hill Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Beech Hill Primary School: Westerhope Wraparound Care (970m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Beech Hill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 10 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beech Hill Primary School?
Beech Hill Primary School is at Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)