Richard Coates Church of England Primary School

About Richard Coates Church of England Primary School

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 311 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of PELE TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

311 / 380 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

Thornhill Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE20 9QB

Phone

01661823167

Headteacher

James Watson

Website

http://www.richardcoatesceprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Richard Coates Church of England Primary School?

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Richard Coates Church of England Primary School have?

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School has 311 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Richard Coates Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Richard Coates Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Richard Coates Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is part of PELE TRUST.

Where is Richard Coates Church of England Primary School?

Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is located at Thornhill Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE20 9QB.