Brunton First School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Brunton First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Gosforth Schools' Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brunton First School in detail
Getting a place at Brunton First School
For September 2026 entry, 78 families put Brunton First School as their first choice and 279 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brunton First School are Havannah First School (0.9 miles, Good); North Fawdon Primary School (1 mile, Good, 67% reading, 62% maths); Hazlewood Community Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); and Regent Farm First School (1.2 miles, Good).
Havannah First SchoolNorth Fawdon Primary SchoolHazlewood Community Primary SchoolRegent Farm First School
The trust
Brunton First School is one of 10 schools run by Gosforth Schools' Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Brunton First School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
4.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 37 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 6 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wansbeck Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Roseden Way (sw-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Brunton First School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 61 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brunton First School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brunton First School are Great Park Academy (0.6 miles), Gosforth Academy (1.4 miles) and Gosforth East Middle School (1.4 miles).
Great Park AcademyGosforth AcademyGosforth East Middle School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2015, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Brunton First School is nurturing and welcoming. The inclusive culture is palpable. The school prioritises the character development of pupils. This is a golden thread that runs throughout their school life. Pupils are keen to display positive attitudes to their learning. They are motivated by the many ways the school promotes and rewards this.
The school has recently introduced an ambitious curriculum. Pupils benefit from this. They achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are eager to contribute their ideas in lessons.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The recent changes to the curriculum have been effective in raising pupils' achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics. This is reflected in their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. In core subjects, such as reading and mathematics, the curriculum is well sequenced and highly effective. In these subjects, pupils are clear about the knowledge and skills that they are developing. In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is still undergoing development. In these subjects, pupils are not clear about the important knowledge they need to retain to help them be successful in the next stage of their learning.
The school is highly inclusive in its approach to supporting pupils with SEND. Their needs are quickly identified and the school draws on external advice to best meet them. Staff collaborate effectively to ensure that pupils' needs are met. This allows pupils with SEND to participate in lessons well and access the ambitious curriculum.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
53 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brunton First School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brunton First School.
- Happy Kids ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Newcastle1000m away · Not yet graded
- Playtime Paradise Wraparound @Havannah1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brunton First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brunton First School is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Brunton First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
452 pupils
450 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
451
Total Pupils
216
Boys
235
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,435
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,154
Per pupil
£2491k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
3.9%
Persistent absence
363
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Brunton First School
Questions parents ask about Brunton First School
What is Brunton First School's Ofsted rating?
Brunton First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brunton First School?
No fixed boundary. When Brunton First School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brunton First School?
Brunton First School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Brunton First School?
Classes at Brunton First School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brunton First School?
Brunton First School has around 451 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brunton First School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Brunton First School in 2024/25. 3.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brunton First School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Brunton First School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Brunton First School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Happy Kids Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Brunton First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brunton First School?
Brunton First School is at Roseden Way, Newcastle Great Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 9BD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)