Hotspur Primary School
Mowbray Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hotspur 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 82nd of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2014, report published 11 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2023
Pupils at Hotspur benefit from a wide range of cultural experiences. Pupils from all different backgrounds enjoy taking part in the performing arts. Pupils learn from and work alongside professional artists. Pupils have unique opportunities to express their views and influence others, including world leaders. Their 'Climate Change Catastrophe' film was shown at United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow in 2021. Leaders are passionate that all pupils have the best possible start to their education. Staff know all pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and adapt the teaching to meet individual needs. Relationships between pupils, parents and staff are very positive. Pupils feel safe. The pastoral team, made up of specialist support staff, helps pupils express their feelings. Pupils trust the adults and share their concerns with them. This means they can focus more fully on their learning. Bullying sometimes happens, but pupils are confident that adults deal promptly with any issues or concerns. Children in early years get off to a flying start. The high level of interaction between staff and children encourages their confidence. Children eagerly take part in lessons which are designed to be active and purposeful in delivering the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- There are some differences in how rapidly pupils are learning phonics within certain cohorts. This means that some pupils in key stage 2 do not read fluently. Leaders should further develop their existing strategies to ensure that pupils who need to catch up quickly with their peers in phonics do so.
- In some of the wider curriculum areas, some specific subject vocabulary and the underlying concepts were not taught until the curriculum was redesigned. This means that some pupils do not know and understand some specific concepts. Leaders should continue to embed the revised subject curriculums, monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum and make further amendments where necessary.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
440 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hotspur Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Byker Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Chillingham Road Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Kevin McVittie
- Phone
- 01912762762
- Address
- Mowbray Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5PA
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 108491
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.