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Primary schools in Jesmond

All 4 primary schools in Jesmond.

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4 schoolsin Jesmond

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  1. Northern Counties School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BB · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Nursery
    • Sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    15.4%Jesmond 9.8%
    Pupils
    89
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Northern Counties School
  2. West Jesmond Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3AJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Areas graded

    Results close to the Jesmond average, low absence.

    114 first choices for 90 places last year

    Met the standard at 1184%

    Jesmond 84%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Jesmond 9.8%
    Pupils
    605
    Pupils per teacher
    22.1
    View school West Jesmond Primary School
  3. Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

    NE2 3BA · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls

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

    Independent school. Results well below the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1634.2

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Jesmond 9.8%
    Pupils
    660
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
  4. Newcastle Preparatory School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Jesmond 9.8%
    Pupils
    241
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Newcastle Preparatory School
The big picture

How Jesmond's primary schools spread out

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

Ofsted grades in Jesmond

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 3 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Jesmond

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 4 primary schools in Jesmond 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.

    3 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 Jesmond, explained

There are 4 primary schools in Jesmond, teaching 1,595 children. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 1 special and 2 independent schools.

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.

84.0% of pupils in Jesmond met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

18.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,464 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 10.0% 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 Jesmond?
There are 4 primary schools in Jesmond, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Jesmond?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Jesmond include Northern Counties School, West Jesmond Primary School, and Newcastle High School for Girls GDST. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How are primary schools in Jesmond 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 Jesmond perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Jesmond, 84% 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 Jesmond primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Jesmond is 22:1. 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 Jesmond?
When choosing a primary school in Jesmond, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 4 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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