These are the 15 best-performing primary schools in Newcastle according to reading, writing and maths attainment.
The latest official primary school league table sees each school awarded a score out of 120 for SAT assessments in reading and maths. The average 'scaled’ scores' refer to Key Stage 2 assessments taken by pupils at the end of Year 6 in the summer of 2024.
The proportion of standard’ is included in the league table. According to the Department for Education, pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.
Pupils are classed as achieving at a ‘higher standard’ if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing.
Not all schools had scores listed.
13. Gosforth East Middle School
Gosforth East achieved an average score of 108 in reading and 107 in maths. 76% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 16% achieved a higher standard. | Google
14. Hilton Primary Academy
Hilton Primary Academy achieved an average score of 106 in reading and 104 in maths. 74% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 2% achieved a higher standard. Photo: Google
15. Newburn Manor Primary School
This school achieved an average score of 105 in reading and 105 in maths. 73% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 3% achieved a higher standard. | Google Maps