Farne Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4AP · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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16th 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 — 8.9/10 against 1,312 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Farne Primary School
Overview
Farne Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an "exciting and ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils achieve well. Leaders and staff provide a warm welcome, fostering a culture where pupils feel empowered, resilient, and proud of their school community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with particularly strong progress in history, where knowledge and vocabulary are "clearly and carefully mapped out."
- Reading has "high status in the school," forming the backbone of the curriculum; younger pupils read with "growing confidence, accuracy and fluency," and those falling behind receive effective support.
- Pupils achieve well in mathematics, using a variety of apparatus to develop "problem-solving and reasoning skills effectively."
- Behaviour is "excellent," with pupils displaying "mutual respect for one another" and a keen attitude to learning.
- The school provides a wide range of clubs and experiences, such as visits to museums and art galleries, supporting pupils’ wider development.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not assured itself that pupils learn and remember the intended curriculum consistently well; leaders should ensure pupils learn the curriculum consistently across all subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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