Broadwood Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

In its own words: "At Broadwood, we feel extremely fortunate to serve a diverse community comprised of various nationalities, cultural backgrounds, religions, and needs. Our school is exceptionally welcoming and nurturing, facilitated by a strong, united staff team committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of their barriers or challenges, can achieve their fullest potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, karate and STEM.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Broadwood Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 41% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Broadwood Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Broadwood Primary School are St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); Waverley Primary School (0.3 miles, 81% reading, 93% maths); St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close (0.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 80% maths); and Lemington Riverside Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 61% reading, 57% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Broadwood Primary School.

Broadwood Primary School is one of 8 schools run by West End Schools Trust, an academy trust.

56.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 33.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (55%), Asian (14%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 51 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 26 (11.1%) 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.

Broadwood Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Blaydon Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whickham View Terminus (n-bound), 270 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broadwood Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Broadwood Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Broadwood Primary School are Excelsior Academy (0.4 miles); St Cuthbert's High School (0.8 miles); Studio West (1 mile); and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (1.7 miles).