Newcastle upon Tyne
Mary Astell Academy
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What the data says
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Council allocation figures
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School information
| URN | 144358 |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Andrea Spowart |
| Trust | PROSPER LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NE5 2LW |
| Latest pupils | 32 |
| FSM eligible | 96.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW
www.maryastellacademy.co.ukView local authority page1912674447| DfE number | 1106 |
| UKPRN | 10066059 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Sept 2024 |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |