The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 67.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Herron (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
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8PA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Canning Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Canning Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canning Street Primary School?
Canning Street Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canning Street Primary School take?
Canning Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canning Street Primary School?
Canning Street Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8PA, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canning Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Canning Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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