How many pupils does Westgate Hill Primary Academy have?

Westgate Hill Primary Academy has 801 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Westgate Hill Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Westgate Hill Primary Academy is Nick Watson & Karl Ellerbrook.

What type of school is Westgate Hill Primary Academy?

Westgate Hill Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Westgate Hill Primary Academy in?

Westgate Hill Primary Academy is in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 5JN

Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 19 October 2021). Last inspected 21 April 2026.

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801

Pupils

43.2%

Free school meals

1 September 2017

Opened

About this school

Westgate Hill Primary Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The school has 801 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 19 October 2021). Last inspected 21 April 2026. The Headteacher is Nick Watson & Karl Ellerbrook. The school is administered by Newcastle upon Tyne local authority. It belongs to THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2017.

School details

Head: Nick Watson & Karl Ellerbrook
Trust: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Gender: Mixed
URN: 144970

Contact

01912562960 admin@westgatehillprimary.com Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Westgate Hill Primary Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Newcastle upon Tyne). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

54%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →