Greenfields Community Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Greenfields is a caring school where pupils feel safe and supported. Teachers are skilled at explaining what children need to learn and matching work to their individual abilities, helping all pupils - including those with special educational needs and those eligible for the pupil premium - to make good progress. The school has successfully closed attainment gaps through targeted support and consistent teaching approaches.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress from their starting points with above-average standards
- Teaching is good overall with effective use of questioning and clear explanations of learning objectives
- Excellent care and support for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Reading progress is good and improving rapidly with consistent focus across all classes
- Strong leadership with detailed tracking of pupil progress and targeted improvements in reading, writing and mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons lack pace with teachers spending too long on introductions, delaying pupils' independent or group work
- Marking feedback does not always explain how pupils can improve or allow time to act on advice
- Limited opportunities for pupils to apply maths skills in real-life problem-solving or write at length
- Subject leaders need stronger skills in holding teachers accountable for pupil progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils report feeling extremely safe and the school has well-documented safeguarding procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school clubs, history, science, information and communication technology, art, range of sports
Greenfields Community Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve well with above-average standards. Teaching is good overall and occasionally outstanding, with teachers using questioning effectively and matching work well to individual abilities.
At a Glance
37.3%
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 declined from 89% to 82%. Maths has declined from 86% to 74%. Writing has improved from 71% to 82%.
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
221 pupils
220 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9014%
Overall absence
12.22222%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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