Mountfield Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

From the headteacher's welcome: "Mountfield is a lively and forward looking school and we are proud of our many achievements. Children and staff work tirelessly to achieve high standards in all aspects of school life. We believe that all children deserve the very best education to help them become responsible citizens and find their place in the modern world."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Mountfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 68% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Mountfield Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Mountfield Primary School are St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton (0.3 miles, 72% reading, 76% maths); Kenton Bar Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 66% maths); Wyndham Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths); and Regent Farm First School (0.7 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Mountfield Primary School.

Mountfield Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Smart Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

63.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (66%), Black (10%) and other ethnic groups (8%).

In 2026, 59 pupils (29.2%) received SEN support and 6 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Fawdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 890 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kenton Shops (n-bound), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Mountfield Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Mountfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Mountfield Primary School are Kenton School (0.3 miles), Gosforth Junior High Academy (1 mile), Gosforth Academy (1.2 miles) and Gosforth Central Middle School (1.3 miles).