The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 603
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Matt Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthern Counties College
Special school · Very close
Northern Counties School
Special school · Very close
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 391m away
Newcastle Preparatory School
Independent · 871m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Gosforth First School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heaton Manor School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Cragside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Jesmond Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Jesmond Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Jesmond Primary School?
West Jesmond Primary School currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Jesmond Primary School take?
West Jesmond Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Jesmond Primary School?
West Jesmond Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3AJ, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Jesmond Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Jesmond Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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