Mary Astell Academy is an alternative provision academy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 37 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 37 (places for 280)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Andrea Spowart
- Part of
- Prosper Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 January 2018
- Free school meals
- 91.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School reference (URN)
- 144358
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Newcastle upon Tyne council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, September 2024
Inspected in September 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Mary Astell Academy
How do I get a place at Mary Astell Academy?
Places at Mary Astell Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Newcastle upon Tyne council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Mary Astell Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Mary Astell Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Mary Astell Academy?
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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