Thomas Walling Primary Academy

About Thomas Walling Primary Academy

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 417 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 May 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Newcastle upon Tyne →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

417 / 488 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 May 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Lindfield Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PL

Phone

01912860333

Principal

Rebecca Hann

Website

https://thomaswalling.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Walling Primary Academy?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Thomas Walling Primary Academy have?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy has 417 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thomas Walling Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 May 2021).

How does Thomas Walling Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Thomas Walling Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thomas Walling Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thomas Walling Primary Academy is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Thomas Walling Primary Academy?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is located at Lindfield Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PL.