Hilton Primary Academy, 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hilton Primary Academy creates a safe, caring environment where children genuinely enjoy learning and achieve exceptionally well. The school goes beyond academics by developing confident, well-rounded young people through a carefully designed curriculum that includes world faiths, British values, and real-world careers exposure. Staff are deeply committed to supporting every child's success, with particular strength in reading and early phonics teaching.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious, well-constructed curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from early years onwards
- Expert delivery of phonics programme with strong focus on reading, resulting in children reading confidently and enthusiastically
- Exceptional staff training and support, enabling teachers to use assessment effectively to identify and address misconceptions
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with strong relationships and a culture of respect, tolerance and kindness
- Wide range of enriching experiences including residential trips, cultural visits, and meaningful extra-curricular opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, residential trips, visits to the opera, exploration of places of worship, pupil librarians, playground leaders, school council, junior leadership team, breakfast club, 'Hilton hotspot' discussion benches
Hilton Primary Academy is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in a safe, caring environment with very high expectations. The school provides exceptional provision across all areas, resulting in outstanding achievements in quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years.
At a Glance
50.5%
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 remained stable at around 82%. Maths has improved from 77% to 85%. Writing has improved from 75% to 80%.
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 capacity
5 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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.08357%
Overall absence
18.82022%
Persistent absence
356
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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