The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 66% 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 66.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bedeburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCallerton Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Primary · 634m away
Cheviot Primary School
Primary · 800m away
Westerhope Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Farne Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Thomas Bewick School
Special school · 1.5km away
Mary Astell Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Beech Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Simonside Primary School?
Simonside Primary School currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Simonside Primary School take?
Simonside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Simonside Primary School?
Simonside Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4LG, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Simonside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Simonside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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