The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 79% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 79.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Donnison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2AT
Town setting
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Welbeck Academy
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Monkchester Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary · 1.4km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Byker Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Byker Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Byker Primary School?
Byker Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Byker Primary School take?
Byker Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Byker Primary School?
Byker Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2AT, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Byker Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Byker Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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