Canning Street Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8PA · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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57th of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 228 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Canning Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Phunky Foods Club, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Phunky Foods Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Canning Street Primary School
Overview
Canning Street Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and safe" environment that "treasures diversity and respect." The report highlights a "close-knit, family feel" where inclusivity is the norm, and pupils demonstrate high aspirations and consistently good behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well developed," effectively identifying and addressing learning gaps for pupils, particularly those speaking English as an additional language.
- A new approach to teaching phonics is "taught effectively," with a "laser-like focus on quality texts" that strongly supports reading development.
- Staff provide "bespoke support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including small-group teaching and visual aids.
- Pupils benefit from a "rich" wider development provision, including educational visits, residential trips, and community engagement activities.
- Staff morale is strong, characterised by an ethos that is "sociable and friendly" with an emphasis on teamwork.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a "small number of subjects in the wider curriculum" is not as well structured as in others, with unclear main ideas limiting pupils’ progress.
- The school needs to ensure all curriculum subjects are "equally well mapped out" so pupils can learn and remember effectively across all areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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