Holystone Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Holystone Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Holystone Primary School in detail
Holystone Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am immensely proud to be Headteacher of such a vibrant, and popular school. In the last 20 years the school has grown from a small village first school (which I was lucky enough to be placed in as a trainee teacher) to the successful two form entry primary school of choice within North Tyneside."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Holystone Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 86% in maths).
Getting a place at Holystone Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Holystone Primary School as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Holystone Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holystone Primary School are Shiremoor Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 85% maths); Backworth Park Primary School (1 mile, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); Hadrian Park Primary School (1.1 miles, 76% reading, 86% maths); and Forest Hall Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths).
Holystone Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Shiremoor Primary SchoolBackworth Park Primary SchoolHadrian Park Primary SchoolForest Hall Primary School
Who goes there
9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Chinese (6%) and Asian (6%).
Holystone Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear Metro Station), about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holystone First School (nw-bound), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Holystone Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 101 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Tyneside (232).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Holystone Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holystone Primary School are George Stephenson High School (1.6 miles) and Wellfield Middle School (1.7 miles).
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Holystone Primary School creates a warm, inclusive community where every child feels valued and safe. The school excels at teaching reading through phonics and provides exceptional support for children with additional needs, ensuring all pupils can access learning. Beyond academics, the school offers outstanding experiences that develop well-rounded, caring citizens who understand the importance of community and well-being.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with well-trained staff and carefully planned curriculum - children are well prepared for Key Stage 1
- Outstanding personal development with rich experiences including community visits, outdoor activities and spiritual, moral, social and cultural education
- Highly effective phonics teaching that builds pupil confidence and fluency in reading, with strong support for those falling behind
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with highly trained staff providing bespoke provision when needed
- Strong pupil behaviour and attendance, with persistent absence figures below national average
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not precise enough to quickly identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff and governors well trained and understanding their responsibilities.
Extracurricular Activities
Year 5 visits to care homes, outdoor activities including watching sunrise and crossing rivers with stepping stones, community engagement programmes, physical activity and mental well-being focused activities
Holystone Primary School is judged as Good overall, with outstanding provision in early years and personal development. The school embodies strong values of respect, independence and resilience, creating a caring and friendly environment where pupils feel safe.
At a Glance
9.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Holystone Primary School
Newsletter 28th September 2026
28 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holystone Primary School.
- School's Out At Backworth Park740m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holystone Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holystone Primary School is in North Tyneside; for families living there:
Apply to North Tyneside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 16 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 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.
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Your chances of a place at Holystone Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
413 pupils
420 places
7 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 North Tyneside council
Places available
2,516
Applications
2,025
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All primary applications across North Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Holystone Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
456
Total Pupils
233
Boys
223
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,226
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,046
Per pupil
£2259k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
8.6%
Persistent absence
359
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
Holystone Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holystone Primary School
What are SATs results like at Holystone Primary School?
Of the pupils at Holystone Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Holystone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holystone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Holystone Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Holystone Primary School is oversubscribed, North Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holystone Primary School?
Holystone Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Holystone Primary School?
Classes at Holystone Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Holystone Primary School?
Holystone Primary School has around 456 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Holystone Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Holystone Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Holystone Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Holystone Primary School in 2024/25. 8.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holystone Primary School?
Apply through North Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Holystone 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 Holystone Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Holystone Primary School: School's Out At Backworth Park (740m 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 Holystone Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 16 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holystone Primary School?
Holystone Primary School is at Whitley Road, Holystone, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0DA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)