Forest Hall Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 9AP · North Tyneside · primary school
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37th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 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 — 4.8/10 against 1,448 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Forest Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the school choir and Forest Hall Young Carers Club. They participate in swimming, dance, gymnastics, athletics, and outdoor adventurous activities. Music lessons include samba drums, recorders, ukuleles, and violins. Trips include the Longbenton Music Festival, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 148 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the outdoor adventurous programme? How is the after-school club structured for wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Forest Hall Primary School
Overview
Forest Hall Primary School is preparing for a merger with another local school from September 2026. The report highlights that while early years provision and inclusion are strong, inconsistencies in teaching and curriculum delivery mean pupils make uneven progress. Leaders are working to address these issues alongside challenges with attendance and pupil understanding of British values.
Strengths
- Early years provision is praised for "warm relationships" and "nurturing, well-designed learning activities" that help children start school confidently.
- The school is described as "inclusive," with teaching "typically adapted well" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff work closely with parents and carers, who are "highly supportive" and find staff "approachable."
- Pupils benefit from engaging outdoor activities, such as ‘woodland Wednesdays’, which develop "teamwork, independence and resilience."
- Young carers are "well supported" and benefit from socialising with others who understand their situation.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen the "consistency and quality of curriculum delivery" to ensure all pupils, including the most able, achieve high standards.
- Governors should support the implementation of a revised attendance strategy to reduce persistent absence and improve punctuality.
- Leaders need to develop pupils' understanding of "fundamental British values" and cultural diversity in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 26% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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