Hilton Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

415 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals50.6%

50.6%, 24.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.6%

24.6%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23.1%

23.1%, 8.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hilton Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Thomas Walling Primary Academy0.3 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Farne Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham0.6 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Beech Hill Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Cheviot Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good66% 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
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.