Newcomen Primary School, Redcar

In its own words: "There is an overwhelming energy and team ethos at Newcomen Primary School. The ‘Can Do’ culture of the school is positive and progressive and our established shared mission statement, Believe Achieve Succeed, is embraced by all. At Newcomen Primary School we are passionate about enthusing our children with a love of learning which is both meaningful and relevant."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are extremely proud of our children - they are our most precious asset. We value working closely with you and believe that working in real partnership together is essential for the continued success of Newcomen Primary School, our children and families."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Newcomen Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 78% in Redcar and Cleveland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 96% in reading and 98% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Newcomen Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 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 Newcomen Primary School are St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); Lakes Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 66% reading, 66% maths); Riverdale Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 57% reading, 61% maths); and Coatham Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 84% maths).

Newcomen Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Newcomen Primary School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 52 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 3 (0.9%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Redcar Central Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newcomen Methodist Church - Mersey Road (b), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 384 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Redcar and Cleveland (174), as is usual near a town centre.

Newcomen Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Newcomen Primary School are Outwood Academy Redcar (0.1 miles), Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (0.4 miles) and Rye Hills Academy (0.9 miles).