The short version
At capacity.
- This is a Multi-faith school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Multi-faith
Numbers
- Pupils
- 315
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Ash (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Full inspection
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 7JY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dinnington First School?
Dinnington First School currently has 315 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dinnington First School take?
Dinnington First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dinnington First School?
Dinnington First School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 7JY, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dinnington First School have a sixth form?
No, Dinnington First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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