Thomas Walling Primary Academy is a mixed-gender academy converter located in the urban area of Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. It caters to children aged 2 to 11 and currently has 417 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 488. The school is part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust, a group committed to enhancing educational opportunities across the region. The academy does not have a religious character and offers nursery classes but does not include a sixth form. Located at Lindfield Avenue, NE5 3PL, it serves a diverse community with a high percentage of pupils (64.2%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for disadvantaged families.
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4 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
Section 8 deemed section 5 (excluding short inspections)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit