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Kibblesworth Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Gateshead, NE11 0XP

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#4,704 of 15,057

Better than 68% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Kibblesworth Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2017

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages3 to 11
Pupils126
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Craig Steel
TrustKIBBLESWORTH ACADEMY
Local authorityGateshead
Opened01 Jun 2012
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 138211.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolGatesheadEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%, better than England, better than Gateshead64%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.12%, better than England, better than Gateshead7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Gateshead106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Gateshead105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, better than England, similar to Gateshead106105
Expected standard in reading76%, similar to England, similar to Gateshead77%76%
Expected standard in writing82%, better than England, better than Gateshead73%73%
Expected standard in maths82%, better than England, better than Gateshead76%75%
Pupils taking tests17--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils126
Girls62
Boys64
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.15.1%
First language not English6.3%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.203
Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places.114
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.43.8%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.20
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5
Average class size22.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
92.1%
Other ethnic group
3.2%
Other White
1.6%
Other Asian
1.6%
Indian
0.8%
Other Black
0.8%
Irish
0%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0%
Gypsy/Roma
0%
White and Black Caribbean
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher20.4
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.11.9
Teachers (FTE)6
Teaching assistants (FTE)4.33
Support staff (FTE)7.39
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/256.4
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/255.8
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250.6
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.6
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.7
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.6
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.6
Applications from another local authority (Reception)0

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolGatesheadEngland
Overall absence4.6%, better than England, similar to Gateshead4.9%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.8.1%, better than England, better than Gateshead12.2%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.3%, worse than England, worse than Gateshead0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Kibblesworth Academy

What is Kibblesworth Academy's Ofsted rating?

Kibblesworth Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 21 Jun 2017.

How does Kibblesworth Academy rank in England?

Kibblesworth Academy ranks 4,704 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 68% of schools).

What are Kibblesworth Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 71% of pupils at Kibblesworth Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into Kibblesworth Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Kibblesworth Academy made 6 offers from 7 applications (1.2 per offer), and 6 of 6 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Kibblesworth Academy?

Kibblesworth Academy has 126 pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the capacity of Kibblesworth Academy?

Kibblesworth Academy had 203 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Kibblesworth Academy?

At Kibblesworth Academy, the average class had 22.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 20.4 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Kibblesworth Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Kibblesworth Academy missed 4.6% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 8.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.