Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE5 1LH
10 simple reasons to choose Milecastle Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in Chapel House, Newcastle upon Tyne.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Milecastle Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.2 pupils per class and 22.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Milecastle Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Dame Allan's Junior School (3.5 miles); Westfield School Junior House (3.6 miles); Newcastle School for Boys, Junior School (3.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Knop Law Primary School (0.2 miles); St John Vianney Roman Catholic Primary School, West Denton (0.5 miles); St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walbottle Village (0.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Dame Allan's Senior School (3.7 miles); Westfield School (5 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (6.1 miles)
State Senior Schools
Walbottle Campus (2.5 miles); St Cuthbert's High School (2.6 miles); Sacred Heart Catholic High School (3.6 miles).