Greenside Primary School
Ryton, NE40 4AX · Gateshead · primary school
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2nd 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,880 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Greenside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multi-skills, Football, and Rugby clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 172 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Multi-skills club?
What Ofsted said about Greenside Primary School
Overview
Greenside Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where ‘pupils thrive’ and are ‘rightly proud of their school and their learning’, supported by a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ and strong community ties. Leaders and staff share an ‘aspirational vision’ that drives exceptional outcomes for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully and purposefully planned’, with ‘effective sequencing’ helping pupils ‘use and apply their previous learning extremely well’.
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘exemplary’, underpinned by ‘strong relationships between staff and pupils’ and clear expectations rooted in values of ‘respect, resilience and responsibility’.
- Reading is ‘celebrated across school’, with phonics ‘expertly taught’ and pupils mastering it successfully while engaging enthusiastically with a ‘wide range of texts’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘very well supported’ through ‘sensible and effective adaptations to teaching’ that enable them to succeed alongside peers.
- Staff are ‘extremely well supported’, with leaders ‘vigilantly’ monitoring workload and well-being, fostering a collaborative and caring culture.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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