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Primary schools in Fenham

All 5 primary schools in Fenham.

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5 schoolsin Fenham

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  1. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Nursery

    Results well below the Fenham average.

    68 first choices for 60 places last year

    Met the standard at 1152%

    Fenham 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.6%Fenham 5.2%
    Pupils
    472
    Pupils per teacher
    23.1
    View school English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
  2. Wingrove Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9HN · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Report card
    • Nursery

    Results close to the Fenham average.

    62 first choices for 60 places last year

    Met the standard at 1159%

    Fenham 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.6%Fenham 5.2%
    Pupils
    466
    Pupils per teacher
    21.9
    View school Wingrove Primary School
  3. Sacred Heart Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9XZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Nursery

    Results above the Fenham average, low absence.

    60 first choices for 30 places last year

    Met the standard at 1168%

    Fenham 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.9%Fenham 5.2%
    Pupils
    241
    Pupils per teacher
    24.4
    View school Sacred Heart Primary School
  4. Stocksfield Avenue Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2DQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Nursery

    Results above the Fenham average, high absence.

    49 first choices for 60 places last year

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Fenham 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.7%Fenham 5.2%
    Pupils
    441
    Pupils per teacher
    21.6
    View school Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
  5. Dame Allan's Schools

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Nursery
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1632.9

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Fenham 5.2%
    Pupils
    1,240
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Dame Allan's Schools
The big picture

How Fenham's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Fenham 60%England 62%English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham: 52%Wingrove Primary School: 59%Stocksfield Avenue Primary School: 67%Sacred Heart Primary School: 68%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Fenham

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Fenham average 5.2%Sacred Heart Primary School: 2.9%Wingrove Primary School: 5.6%English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham: 5.6%Stocksfield Avenue Primary School: 6.7%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Fenham

Ofsted grades in Fenham

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 2 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 3
  • Good: 3 of 3
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 3
  • Inadequate: 0 of 3
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Fenham

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    3 of the 5 primary schools in Fenham have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    5 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Fenham, explained

There are 5 primary schools in Fenham, teaching 2,860 children. 1 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 1 independent school.

100% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 91.3% across England. 0 are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

60.4% of pupils in Fenham met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 52% to 68%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

40.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,957 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 14.8% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Fenham?
There are 5 primary schools in Fenham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Fenham?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Fenham include English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham, Wingrove Primary School, and Sacred Heart Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How are primary schools in Fenham ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Fenham perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Fenham, 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Fenham primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Fenham is 23:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Fenham?
When choosing a primary school in Fenham, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 5 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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