The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Helen Gladstone (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
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
North View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwalwell Primary School
Primary · 503m away
Whickham School
Secondary · 776m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary · 879m away
Fellside Community Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Washingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Clover Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Front Street Community Primary School a selective school?
No. Front Street Community Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Front Street Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Front Street Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Front Street Community Primary School?
Front Street Community Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Front Street Community Primary School take?
Front Street Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Front Street Community Primary School?
Front Street Community Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4AY, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Front Street Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Front Street 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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