The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Green (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fellside Road, Fellside Community Primary School, Fellside Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhickham School
Secondary · 315m away
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 451m away
Clover Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 715m away
Front Street Community Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Washingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Swalwell Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary · 1.5km away
Parkhead Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fellside Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fellside Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fellside Community Primary School?
Fellside Community Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fellside Community Primary School take?
Fellside Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fellside Community Primary School?
Fellside Community Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AY, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fellside Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fellside Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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