Hilton Primary Academy
Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hilton Primary Academy is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 3rd of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in September 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 September 2025, report published 21 October 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 September 2025
Pupils thrive in a safe, caring environment at Hilton Primary Academy. The school has very high expectations for pupils from the moment they join. The exceptional provision across all areas of the school means that these are achieved. Staff care deeply about pupils and support them effectively. Relationships are strong and supportive across the whole school community. Pupils enjoy learning and achieve exceptionally well. The school ensures that pupils are 'world ready and not just Hilton ready'. Pupils benefit from a tremendous range of exciting experiences. These include many after-school clubs, residential trips, visits to the opera and exploring places of worship. Careers education is woven into the curriculum and is brought to life through visiting speakers. Many pupils take on additional responsibilities. These include becoming pupil librarians, playground leaders, members of the school council or part of the junior leadership team. These opportunities develop pupils' confidence, cultural awareness and personal growth. Respect and tolerance are part of everyday life at the school. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show kindness and care towards each other. Pupils develop into positive, confident young people, who are very well prepared for their next steps in life. They are justifiably proud of their school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
415 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hilton Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Farne Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Beech Hill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Cheviot Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Cowan
- Phone
- 01912869297
- Address
- Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RN
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 138995
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.