Redesdale Primary School
Wallsend, NE28 8TS · North Tyneside · primary school
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10th 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,014 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redesdale 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%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join craft, gardening, and art clubs, play football or basketball, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 324 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Redesdale Primary School
Overview
Redesdale Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils demonstrate high levels of care, respect, and positive attitudes. Leaders provide strong support and challenge, fostering a collaborative environment where staff feel valued and committed to pupil success.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour and attitudes, guided by clear values such as the ‘ABCs’ and ‘PROUD’ rules, with older pupils supporting younger ones through buddy systems.
- The curriculum is broad and exciting, with leaders mapping out key ideas that allow pupils to build knowledge progressively, particularly in reading and phonics.
- Teachers are skilled at recapping previous learning and making regular checks to identify and plug gaps in knowledge, ensuring pupils keep up with their peers.
- All pupils access the same inclusive curriculum, with those having special educational needs and/or disabilities receiving tailored support and innovative technological aids.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with a strong sense of teamwork and leaders continually seeking ways to improve pupils’ learning experiences.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the key ideas linking substantive knowledge lack clarity, and leaders have not sufficiently identified essential knowledge pupils need to retain.
- Teachers are unclear on what pupils should remember in certain units, leading to gaps in knowledge; leaders must more precisely define curriculum content and ensure consistent assessment.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with governors describing it as of paramount importance and staff receiving regular training to recognise concerns and secure help for pupils without delay.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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
—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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