Newcomen Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

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Newcomen Primary School is a primary school in Redcar for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Redcar and Cleveland. It ranks 1st of 16 primary schools in Redcar. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 12 January 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 19 November 2024

Newcomen Primary School aims for pupils to 'believe, achieve and succeed'. The school is very successful in realising its ambitious vision. Pupils work extremely hard to rise to the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. The school is a harmonious and productive setting for pupils to learn and develop. Teachers are supportive and relentless in ensuring pupils achieve their full potential. They create a safe and nurturing environment for pupils. From the early years, pupils learn that making mistakes 'helps their brains to grow'. This helps to develop pupils' resilience. Pupils are happy. In lessons, they are keen to contribute. Pupils' conduct is impressive, and they are deeply respectful. Pupils are empowered. The school is very successful at developing pupils' vocabulary and communication, including in the early years. As a result, pupils can express themselves confidently. Pupils are proud of the important contributions they make to their school and local community. They take on responsibilities in school, such as 'sports leaders' and as members of the school council with enthusiasm. As many parents and carers told inspectors, pupils thrive at this school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

43 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths93%

93%, 31 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths28%

28%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score112

112, 6 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score115

115, 10 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

341 pupils on roll, with places for 396

Eligible for free school meals18.2%

18.2%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.6%

2.6%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.2%

15.2%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newcomen Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Lakes Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Riverdale Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard43% met the expected standard
Coatham Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
Green Gates Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Kinga Pusztai
Address
Trent Road, Redcar, TS10 1NL
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
URN
111638

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.