Richard Coates Church of England Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

In its own words: "We are proud of being a Church school at the heart of the local community where everyone is valued and respected as a unique individual."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, multi-sports, choir, gardening and Spanish.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Richard Coates Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 85% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Richard Coates Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Richard Coates Church of England Primary School are Ponteland Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 80% maths); Ponteland Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 68% maths); Darras Hall Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 88% maths); and Dinnington First School (3 miles, Good).

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Pele Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Asian (8%).

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School had 19 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Newcastle Airport (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coates Middle School (near), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 21 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).

In 2024/25, Richard Coates Church of England Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.