The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 317
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Flannaghan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8TS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Redesdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Redesdale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redesdale Primary School?
Redesdale Primary School currently has 317 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redesdale Primary School take?
Redesdale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Redesdale Primary School?
Redesdale Primary School is in Wallsend, NE28 8TS, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redesdale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Redesdale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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