Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 43rd of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2018, report published 11 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils enjoy their time at this inclusive school. The Christian ethos of 'let your light shine' really does permeate all aspects of school life. Pupils particularly enjoy their playtimes when they can explore the large play spaces that they have helped to design. There is something to engage all interests, from the large sandpit and complex climbing frame to the relaxed arbour for chatting and reading. Leaders want the best for all pupils. They set high expectations for pupils to be successful in their achievements. Pupils know this and respond well to such expectations. Pupils' behaviour is good. They are particularly welcoming to visitors attending the school. Respectful behaviours and positive attitudes typify lessons. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they get to work with their peers. They are keen to talk about their learning. Pupils feel safe in school. They say that bullying rarely happens. They know the different forms that it can take. They are confident that if there were an issue, there is a trusted adult to help them.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, the activities that some teachers plan to deepen pupils' understanding are introduced before the prerequisite knowledge and skills needed for success have been secured. This means that some pupils do not extend their thinking or deepen their learning as well as they might. Leaders need to secure greater consistency in this aspect of curriculum implementation so that all pupils can deepen their understanding of subjects that they study.
- The implementation of the early years curriculum is variable, particularly in Nursery and in outdoor provision. This means that opportunities to extend and consolidate children's learning can be missed. Leaders need to iron out these inconsistencies so that all children are well prepared for their next steps in learning in all areas of their development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
328 pupils on roll, with places for 380
Schools near Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ponteland Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Darras Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Dinnington First School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Havannah First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Watson
- Phone
- 01661823167
- Address
- Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9QB
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 145784
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.