Beech Hill Primary School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beech Hill Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 39th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 3 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
There is a strong sense of community at Beech Hill Primary School. Pupils describe attending here as 'being part of a family'. This is helped by the school dog, Ted, who gives visitors a warm welcome. The school's ethos of 'Happy, Safe, Loved' contributes to pupils feeling valued and secure. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are motivated to do their best because teachers have high expectations of what they can do. Pupils are highly engaged in lessons. There is a strong culture of respect. Pupils know how important it is to include everybody. They talk passionately about differences being accepted. Roles such as being part of the 'Dream Team' and being on the school council help pupils to contribute to the school community. Pupils can even earn badges to look after the chickens! Bullying rarely happens and if it does, leaders deal with it promptly. Pupils are very confident that staff will not tolerate unkind behaviour. All pupils have a named 'go to' person. This is a trusted adult who they know will help them if needed. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully supported. Knowledgeable leaders ensure that their needs are met and that they are fully included in the life of the school.
What the school should improve
- Pupils are not given sufficient opportunities in some subjects to build upon and develop their understanding of important concepts and themes. At times, pupils skim the surface of what they need to know without exploring ideas in more detail or how to apply new learning elsewhere. Leaders and staff should ensure that pupils develop cumulatively sufficient knowledge and skills across the curriculum that contribute to pupils developing a strong and secure understanding of carefully selected concepts, ideas and themes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
441 pupils on roll, with places for 447
Schools near Beech Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farne Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Westerhope Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Hilton Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| West Denton Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- VALOUR MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jess Eatock
- Phone
- 01912678113
- Address
- Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 144524
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.