Fellside Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AY · Gateshead · primary school
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12th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 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 the 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.5/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fellside Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fellside Fun Club or the after-school club. Sports include hockey, multi-skills, karate, Little Kickers, Little Rugby, and the Daily Mile.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Fellside Community Primary School
Overview
Fellside Community Primary School is described as a "safe and caring place to learn" where pupils demonstrate "exceptional attitudes to learning" and are "highly motivated." The report highlights outstanding behaviour and personal development, noting that pupils are respectful, value diverse views, and have a strong understanding of citizenship and future career paths.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "outstanding" behaviour, with relationships described as "extremely positive" and bullying rejected because it "would not fit with their character compass."
- Leaders have implemented a "well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" that includes enriching visits to places like Vindolanda Roman fort to "bring learning to life."
- Staff support pupils to "build resilience and manage their emotions extremely well," aided by a ‘friendship’ programme and extensive extra-curricular activities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from high expectations and effective partnership with parents, ensuring they "take part in the full curriculum."
- Children in the early years "get off to a strong start," developing a "love of learning" and reading through positive, caring relationships with adults.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of phonics is "variable and lacks consistency," with some staff failing to model learning effectively and pupils reading books that do not match the sounds they know.
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment consistently to identify what pupils know, meaning learning moves on before essential "sticky knowledge" is embedded.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving necessary training and the designated safeguarding lead acting on concerns "quickly and effectively."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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