The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Miss Katherine Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Primary · 455m away
Benfield School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Richardson Dees Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Walker Riverside Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Walkergate Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sir Charles Parsons School
Special school · 1.4km away
Parkside School
Special school · 1.4km away
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Western Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Western Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Western Community Primary School?
Western Community Primary School currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Western Community Primary School take?
Western Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Western Community Primary School?
Western Community Primary School is in Wallsend, NE28 8QL, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Western Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Western Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.