The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
8% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Sarah McLennan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitley Road, Holystone, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkside House School
Independent · 880m away
Shiremoor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Backworth Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Moorbridge
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Hadrian Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ivy Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Battle Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holystone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holystone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holystone Primary School?
Holystone Primary School currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holystone Primary School take?
Holystone Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holystone Primary School?
Holystone Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0DA, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holystone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holystone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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