Dinnington First School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dinnington First School excels at helping all pupils progress well through skilled teaching and strong support from teaching assistants. The school creates a warm, happy learning environment where children develop confidence and independence, particularly in the excellent Nursery and Reception classes. Parents and children clearly love the school - pupils are proud of their achievements and parents are unanimous that their children are safe, happy and well cared for.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress because teaching is well-planned to match individual needs
- Teaching assistants are highly skilled and provide strong support in lessons
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning, feel safe, and behaviour is good throughout the school day
- The curriculum is well-planned and successfully engages all pupils in their learning
- Strong relationships between staff and parents, with the school highly regarded in the community
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' marking does not always lead to quick improvements in pupils' work
- Subject leaders need more opportunities to improve teaching quality and learning
- Need to ensure pupils act on marking feedback to improve their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school's safeguarding processes meet statutory requirements, all staff follow effective policies and procedures, and pupils feel safe at school.
Extracurricular Activities
Art, Spanish, dance, music, sporting clubs, breakfast club, after-school club, external visits, residential visit to outdoor centre
Dinnington First School is a good school where pupils of all abilities make good and sometimes outstanding progress through well-planned teaching and effective support. Children get off to a flying start in Nursery and Reception with an exciting learning environment and excellent care.
At a Glance
14.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
320 pupils
333 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Admissions Demand - Newcastle upon Tyne
Places available
3,412
Applications
2,894
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Newcastle upon Tyne (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.24359%
Overall absence
8.71369%
Persistent absence
241
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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