Grasmere Academy
Grasmere Court, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grasmere Academy is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 96th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 9 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Grasmere Academy is a friendly and welcoming school. Pupils often join the school after transferring from other schools in the area. A number attend the specialist resource provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff make sure they gain a thorough understanding of individual pupils' needs as soon as possible. Staff strive relentlessly to find ways to improve pupils' lives, including through the delivery of the carefully planned curriculum. Pupils blossom in their attitudes towards learning and in developing self-confidence. Relationships between the pupils and staff are very positive. Everyone has high expectations of behaviour. Pupils are courteous and polite. Pupils are enthusiastic about the behaviour reward system linked to prizes and they are keen to impress their teachers. Bullying is very rare and is dealt with effectively if it happens. This makes the pupils feel safe. Some staff members are trained in therapeutic techniques and offer specialist support. They help pupils to talk about their feelings and concerns. This enables pupils to fully focus on their learning. The older pupils enjoy being 'Grasmere Guardians', acting as role models for younger pupils in school. Pupils also relish being members of the school parliament.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not adapted well enough to teach all of the stated school curriculum content in sufficient depth to the mixed-ages classes in the school. This means that some pupils have gaps in their learning and this has an impact on their readiness for their next stage of education. Leaders should review the curriculum planning to ensure that all pupils access the ambitious school curriculum and no gaps in knowledge occur.
- The previous RE curriculum lacked sufficient detail and ambition. As a result, pupils have a limited understanding of the religions they have studied. Leaders should fully implement the new RE curriculum and ensure that this is embedded in the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
86 pupils on roll, with places for 145
Schools near Grasmere Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Green Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Amberley Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Westmoor Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Burradon Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GRASMERE ACADEMY
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Kerry Lilico
- Phone
- 01912220259
- Address
- Grasmere Court, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6TS
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 138576
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.