Hassell Primary School, Newcastle

In its own words: "We are a popular town centre school, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire which prides itself in creating a happy, caring atmosphere in a safe environment within which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop a love of learning. All children are given the opportunity to make the very best of their unique talents and everyone is valued."

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Hassell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 66% in reading and 52% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Hassell Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hassell Primary School are Harpfield Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 77% maths); St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 60% reading, 62% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 83% maths); and Co-op Academy Friarswood (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths).

Hassell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

43.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Asian (30%) and Black (7%).

The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

30 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Station (stand 1), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 412 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Hassell Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hassell Primary School are St John Fisher Catholic College (0.6 miles), Newcastle Academy (1.1 miles), Thistley Hough Academy (1.1 miles) and The Orme Academy (1.2 miles).