Front Street Community Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has thoughtfully adjusted its approach to help pupils catch up after the pandemic, with a strong focus on rebuilding reading and maths skills. Teachers are assessing each child's needs carefully and providing extra support where required. The school is also thinking creatively about keeping learning enriching, with virtual visits from organisations like the World Wide Fund for Nature.
Key Strengths
- School has successfully reopened with all pupils attending full time
- Teachers have identified learning gaps and are providing targeted support in reading and mathematics
- School has created resources for pupils who need to self-isolate, including paper copies for those without digital access
- Leaders are maintaining enrichment through virtual visits and remote learning opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance figures are slightly below normal levels for this time of year
- Pupils' reading vocabulary and sustained focus need strengthening after pandemic disruption
- Pupils require additional support with multiplication skills, number bonds and place value in mathematics
Safeguarding
No safeguarding concerns were identified during the visit.
Extracurricular Activities
Virtual visits (e.g., World Wide Fund for Nature representatives), residential opportunities currently suspended
Front Street Community Primary School reopened to all pupils in September 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic and has adapted its curriculum to prioritise reading, mathematics, wellbeing and artistic skills.
At a Glance
16.3%
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 80% to 87%. Maths has improved from 85% to 95%. Writing has improved from 83% to 90%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
413 pupils
472 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Admissions Demand - Gateshead
Places available
2,504
Applications
1,789
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.8%
Primary admissions across Gateshead (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.65502%
Overall absence
5.50459%
Persistent absence
327
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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