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What is Hotspur Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hotspur Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Hotspur Primary School located?

Hotspur Primary School is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, NE6 5PA.

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Hotspur Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Hotspur Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Hotspur Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Hotspur Primary School has 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 207 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 3.9%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected46%Attendance93.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Hotspur Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 207 pupils
SEN support: 15% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Hotspur Primary School is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Similar-intake median

The area around this school

Environment score: 37/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality38/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Hotspur Primary School

At Hotspur Primary School, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

65% met the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths.

Attendance at Hotspur Primary School

Hotspur Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Hotspur Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Hotspur Primary School is 3.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Hotspur Primary School

Hotspur Primary School has 207 pupils on roll.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Hotspur Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Hotspur Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Hotspur Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Hotspur Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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