Hawthorn Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hawthorn Primary School excels at supporting all its pupils, including those with complex needs and those learning English as an additional language. The school has created an environment where behaviour is outstanding and pupils are enthusiastic learners who take pride in their work. The school provides enriching experiences like orchestral instrument tuition that help develop confident, well-rounded learners.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes to learning - pupils are enthusiastic, respectful and take pride in their work
- Effective progress tracking and support - all pupils are carefully monitored and receive precisely tailored help
- Strong Early Years Foundation Stage - children develop good social skills, independence and confidence
- Good teaching with engaging activities well-matched to pupils' learning needs
- Broad enrichment opportunities including orchestral instrument tuition contribute to pupils' cultural development
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality varies between classes - most effective approaches are not used consistently across all teachers
- Feedback from teachers and target-setting do not consistently help pupils improve their work
- Pupils' skills are not used well enough to support and extend the learning of others through group activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel extremely safe in school because they are known as individuals and trust staff to provide timely support when needed.
Extracurricular Activities
Orchestral instrument tuition
Hawthorn Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress from their starting points and achieve well by Year 6. Although standards at the end of Key Stage 2 are below average, they are improving securely and the gap with national averages is narrowing.
At a Glance
73.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has improved from 65% to 72%.
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle upon Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle upon Tyne
Admissions Demand - Newcastle upon Tyne
Places available
3,412
Applications
2,894
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Newcastle upon Tyne (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.92891%
Overall absence
9.72973%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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