Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE15 9DY
10 simple reasons to choose Throckley Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) and nursery in Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Throckley Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 25.1 pupils per class and 18.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% 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 1% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Throckley Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Dame Allan's Junior School (5.8 miles); Westfield School Junior House (6.4 miles); Newcastle School for Boys, Junior School (6.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Independent Senior Schools
Dame Allan's Senior School (5.1 miles); Westfield School (6.4 miles); Newcastle School for Boys (7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Walbottle Campus (1.4 miles); St Thomas More Catholic School (3.9 miles); St Cuthbert's High School (4 miles).