The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Miss Dawn Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Greenside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Greenside Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greenside Primary School?
Greenside Primary School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greenside Primary School take?
Greenside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Greenside Primary School?
Greenside Primary School is in Ryton, NE40 4AX, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greenside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Greenside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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