Richardson Dees Primary School
Wallsend, NE28 7RT · North Tyneside · primary school
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32nd 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 — 3.1/10 against 1,059 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.89 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richardson Dees Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Richardson Dees Primary School
Overview
Richardson Dees Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where the vision of ‘Walking Tall’ is deeply embedded, creating a culture of pride and high expectations. Pupils are described as ‘respectful, polite and considerate’, thriving in calm classrooms where they feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, being ‘articulate and confident to express their opinions’ while demonstrating ‘resilience, responsibility and collaboration’.
- The curriculum has improved significantly, particularly in mathematics and reading, enabling pupils to apply knowledge across subjects like history and music.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ambitious and effective, including targeted interventions and the ‘Power Station’ learning space.
- Governance is a strength, with governors who are ‘supportive, analytical and evaluative’ and hold leaders to account effectively.
- Staff are vigilant and trained to deliver the reading curriculum with ‘precision, accuracy and enthusiasm’, particularly in early years phonics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure reading assessments are ‘precise and accurate’ so that books are matched to pupils’ abilities, preventing some from struggling to read with fluency and enjoyment.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a highly effective team of designated safeguarding leads who are proactive, thorough in record-keeping, and willing to ‘challenge and fight for what is right for pupils and families’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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