Forest Hall Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Forest Hall Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where all children feel safe and valued. The early years provision is particularly strong, with engaging outdoor learning and excellent focus on language development. Staff go above and beyond to support pupils with additional needs, working closely with families and external professionals to ensure every child can access the curriculum and succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong early years provision with nurturing staff and engaging outdoor learning activities including woodland Wednesdays
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, creating a safe and calm environment
- Published national assessment results typically close to or above national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching quality means pupils make uneven progress and some lack important knowledge in reading, mathematics and writing
- Recent decline in attendance with too many pupils arriving late, disrupting learning
- Curriculum implementation is variable - teachers don't always check learning effectively or address misconceptions
- Pupils' understanding of British values, different cultures and personal safety needs development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports coaching, extra-curricular clubs, field trips, residential experience in Years 5 and 6, young carers club
Forest Hall Primary School is an inclusive school with warm relationships at its heart and strong safeguarding practices. However, inconsistencies in teaching and curriculum delivery are limiting progress for many pupils, and attendance has recently declined.
At a Glance
44.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 44% to 79%. Maths has improved from 41% to 76%. Writing has improved from 48% to 66%.
Class Sizes
20.2
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
21.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
148 pupils
210 capacity
62 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
2,530
Applications
2,044
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
97.5%
Primary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.57005%
Overall absence
17.16418%
Persistent absence
134
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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