Hotspur Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

In its own words: "Hotspur Primary School was built and opened in 1984 following the merger of Sandyford and North View schools. It enjoys a fantastic location in the Ouseburn Valley and on the edge of the City Centre and is part of the Ouseburn Learning Trust . This presents many opportunities for making our curriculum relevant, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Hotspur Primary School aims to provide a pupil experience based on quality with equality, creativity with rigour and entitlement with diversity. Our stimulating and creative learning environment provides a safe place where children can enjoy their learning and grow into confident individuals and responsible citizens."

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Hotspur Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% 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 (65% in reading, 54% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Hotspur Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 42 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 Hotspur Primary School are St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 67% reading, 44% maths); Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 78% maths); and Byker Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 76% maths).

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

38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 58 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 13 (3%) 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.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Warwick Street-Stratford Road (sw-bound), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 946 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Hotspur Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.