Front Street Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4AY · Gateshead · primary school
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4th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 4,035 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Front Street Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% 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 Outstanding in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Front Street Community Primary School
Overview
Front Street Community Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, maintaining the high standards established in previous inspections. The report highlights a positive environment where pupils are happy, confident, and achieve well across all areas of the curriculum. Leaders have successfully fostered a culture of inclusion, respect, and high expectations that permeates every aspect of school life.
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are described as "exceptional," with bullying being "very rare" and pupils embodying the rules to "learn, be safe, be treated with respect."
- Achievement is high for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, supported by effective assessment and targeted funding.
- The curriculum is "exciting and engaging," personalised to include local heritage, and fosters a "palpable love of reading" through quality texts and fluent reading development.
- Leadership is a strength, with governors asking "probing questions" and leaders ensuring staff workload is manageable and well-being is a "high priority."
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of cultural, spiritual, and extra-curricular experiences, helping them discuss diversity and equality with "confidence and understanding."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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