The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 49% 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Gallon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Primary · 487m away
Cheviot Primary School
Primary · 490m away
Beech Hill Primary School
Primary · 745m away
Thomas Bewick School
Special school · 760m away
Mary Astell Academy
Academy · 760m away
Hilton Primary Academy
Primary · 816m away
Studio West
Secondary · 1.1km away
Westerhope Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Farne Primary School?
Farne Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farne Primary School take?
Farne Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farne Primary School?
Farne Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4AP, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Farne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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