Knop Law Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Knop Law Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of One (owl North East) Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Knop Law Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Knop Law Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.
Getting a place at Knop Law Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Knop Law Primary School as their first choice and 159 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Knop Law Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Knop Law Primary School are Milecastle Primary School (0.2 miles, 90% reading, 87% maths); St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 90% maths); West Denton Primary School (0.5 miles, 55% reading, 60% maths); and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths).
Knop Law Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Milecastle Primary SchoolSt John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West DentonWest Denton Primary SchoolSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
The trust
Knop Law Primary School is one of 8 schools run by One (owl North East) Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Knop Law Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 43 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 5 (1.3%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blaydon Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chapel House Annex (nw-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Knop Law Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 139 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318).
Suspensions and exclusions
Knop Law Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Knop Law Primary School are Walbottle Academy (0.8 miles), Studio West (0.9 miles) and Callerton Academy (1.3 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Knop Law Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2024. Before that, as Knop Law Primary School (URN 108450), it was rated Outstanding in November 2013.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Knop Law Primary School excels at developing well-rounded pupils who are proud of their school. The 'KNOPlets' values and red carpet ceremonies motivate children to do their best, while the school's ambitious curriculum keeps pupils enthusiastic about learning. The school stands out for its exceptional character development programme, providing pupils with clubs, competitions, residential trips and leadership opportunities that help them become confident, caring citizens.
Key Strengths
- Exciting curriculum that helps pupils think about their learning beyond lessons
- Exceptional personal development programme with character building and civic responsibility
- Strong reading provision with well-trained staff and effective early intervention support
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils with high behaviour expectations
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND through training and curriculum adaptations
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil learning and understanding in some subjects, leaving gaps unaddressed
- Early years environment lacks sufficient opportunities for children to independently apply knowledge and skills through play
- Children in early years are over-reliant on adult-led activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, competitions, residential trips, leadership opportunities, lunchtime master classes, educational visits
Knop Law Primary School is a warm and welcoming primary school where pupils are proud to be part of the community. The school offers an ambitious, engaging curriculum with exceptional personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
26.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Knop Law Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Knop Law Primary School.
- Cuba Kids West Denton810m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Knop Law Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Knop Law Primary School is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Knop Law Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
400 pupils
420 places
20 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 Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
398
Total Pupils
187
Boys
211
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,548
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,128
Per pupil
£2324k
Total funding
£145k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
6.8%
Persistent absence
354
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
Knop Law Primary School
Questions parents ask about Knop Law Primary School
What are SATs results like at Knop Law Primary School?
Of the pupils at Knop Law Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Knop Law Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Knop Law Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2024. Before that, as Knop Law Primary School (URN 108450), it was rated Outstanding in November 2013.
What is the catchment area for Knop Law Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Knop Law Primary School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Knop Law Primary School?
Knop Law Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Knop Law Primary School?
Classes at Knop Law Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Knop Law Primary School?
Knop Law Primary School has around 398 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Knop Law Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Knop Law Primary School in 2024/25. 6.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Knop Law Primary School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Knop Law 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 Knop Law Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Knop Law Primary School: Cuba Kids West Denton (810m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Knop Law Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Knop Law Primary School?
Knop Law Primary School is at Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)