Canning Street Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Canning Street Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of West End Schools Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 93rd-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 13,779th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Canning Street Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 51% of Year 6 pupils at Canning Street Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 56% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Canning Street Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Canning Street Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Canning Street Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Canning Street Primary School are West Newcastle Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 61% maths); Atkinson Road Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 78% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell (0.4 miles, 81% reading, 81% maths); and St Johns Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 50% reading, 67% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Canning Street Primary School.
West Newcastle AcademyAtkinson Road Primary AcademySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BenwellSt Johns Primary School
The trust
Canning Street Primary School is one of 8 schools run by West End Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
72.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 86.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (40%), Mixed (8%) and White British (6%).
In 2026, 125 pupils (27.6%) received SEN support and 28 (6.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Canning Street Primary School had 26 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Metrocentre Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Adelaide Terrace (w-bound), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Canning Street Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Canning Street Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Canning Street Primary School are Sacred Heart Catholic High School (0.6 miles), St Cuthbert's High School (0.8 miles) and Excelsior Academy (1.3 miles).
Sacred Heart Catholic High SchoolSt Cuthbert's High SchoolExcelsior Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
72.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 56% to 51% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 62% to 54% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 58% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
22.6
KS2
20
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Canning Street Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Canning Street Primary School.
- Step2Success Newcastle600m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Canning Street Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Canning Street Primary 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
- 50
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 42 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Canning Street Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 places
5 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
125
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
33.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
453
Total Pupils
234
Boys
219
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,048
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,803
Per pupil
£3299k
Total funding
£386k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.4%
Overall absence
31.2%
Persistent absence
378
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
Canning Street Primary School
Questions parents ask about Canning Street Primary School
What are SATs results like at Canning Street Primary School?
Of the pupils at Canning Street Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 51% reached the expected standard in reading and 54% did so in maths.
What is Canning Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Canning Street Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Canning Street Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Canning Street Primary 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 Canning Street Primary School?
Canning Street Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Canning Street Primary School?
Classes at Canning Street Primary School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Canning Street Primary School?
Canning Street Primary School has around 453 pupils on roll. 72% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Canning Street Primary School?
8.4% of sessions were missed at Canning Street Primary School in 2024/25. 31.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Canning Street Primary School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Canning Street Primary 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 Canning Street Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Canning Street Primary School: Step2Success Newcastle (600m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Canning Street Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 42 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Canning Street Primary School?
Canning Street Primary School is at Wellfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8PA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)