The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 42% 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 157
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Ms Carmel Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Delaval Road, Forest Hall Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 9BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Primary · Very close
Percy Hedley School
Special school · 525m away
Ivy Road Primary School
Primary · 570m away
Westmoor Primary School
Primary · 659m away
Benton Dene School
Special school · 791m away
George Stephenson High School
Secondary · 915m away
Percy Hedley Hedleys College
Special school · 915m away
Moor Edge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forest Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Hall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Hall Primary School?
Forest Hall Primary School currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Hall Primary School take?
Forest Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest Hall Primary School?
Forest Hall Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 9BA, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forest Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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