Ivy Road Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne
Ivy Road Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne, part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. It was rated Inadequate at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2026 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 5 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 59% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Inadequate (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ivy Road Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Ivy Road Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 65% in reading and 40% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ivy Road Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Ivy Road Primary School as their first choice, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ivy Road Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ivy Road Primary School are Forest Hall Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall (0.4 miles, 87% reading, 93% maths); Benton Dene Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 93% maths); and Westmoor Primary School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 87% reading, 89% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Ivy Road Primary School.
Forest Hall Primary SchoolSt Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest HallBenton Dene Primary SchoolWestmoor Primary School
The trust
Ivy Road Primary School is one of 31 schools run by The North Tyneside Learning Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ivy Road Primary School (as of April 2026): 85% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
45.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Asian (7%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 3 (2.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Ivy Road Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Palmersville (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meadway-Mead Crescent (e-bound), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ivy Road Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ivy Road Primary School are Longbenton High School (0.8 miles) and George Stephenson High School (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ivy Road has made impressive progress in improving behaviour and test results, with pupils now achieving better outcomes in key areas like reading and mathematics. The school provides a broad curriculum that teaches pupils about different faiths and cultures, helping them develop respect for others. Staff and leaders deserve credit for continuing to improve education for pupils during this challenging period.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour has significantly improved with a calm and purposeful environment in school
- Test results in 2025 were better than previous years, with more pupils achieving expected standards in reading and mathematics
- Early years provision is now well planned and matched to children's developmental needs
- Pupils now learn about a range of faiths, cultures and religions through the curriculum and assemblies
- Leaders have an accurate picture of the school's strengths and weaknesses and demonstrate capacity to improve
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attendance is still not good enough despite leadership action
- Older pupils have significant gaps in foundational writing skills that are not consistently being addressed
- Teachers need to use assessment more effectively and consistently to identify and address learning gaps
- Some pupils who need additional support or adaptations in lessons do not receive this consistently
- Pupils lack depth in understanding British values and equalities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective; leaders have maintained these standards since the previous monitoring inspection.
Ivy Road Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne that has been working to address significant weaknesses identified in previous inspections. Despite being designated for closure in July 2026, leaders and staff have continued to make meaningful improvements to the quality of education.
At a Glance
45.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 40% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
13.3
Avg class size
11.7
Infant (KS1)
15.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ivy Road Primary School
Before and after school care
Ivy Road Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in North Tyneside
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ivy Road Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ivy Road Primary School is in North Tyneside; for families living there:
Apply to North Tyneside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
123 pupils
210 places
87 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle upon Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle upon Tyne
Across North Tyneside council
Places available
2,516
Applications
2,025
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All primary applications across North Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(13)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
20.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
115
Total Pupils
52
Boys
63
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
10.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,045
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,413
Per pupil
£1036k
Total funding
£100k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
24.6%
Persistent absence
130
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ivy Road Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ivy Road Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ivy Road Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ivy Road Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Ivy Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ivy Road Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2024, it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Ivy Road Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ivy Road Primary School is oversubscribed, North Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ivy Road Primary School?
Ivy Road Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 59% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Ivy Road Primary School?
Classes at Ivy Road Primary School average 13.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ivy Road Primary School?
Ivy Road Primary School has around 115 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ivy Road Primary School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at Ivy Road Primary School in 2024/25. 24.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ivy Road Primary School?
Apply through North Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Ivy Road Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Ivy Road Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ivy Road Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Ivy Road Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ivy Road Primary School?
Ivy Road Primary School is at Ivy Road Primary School, Ivy Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 9AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)