Regent Farm First School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Regent Farm First School excels at giving young children a rich, carefully planned start to their education in Nursery and Reception, with most reaching well above national standards. Teachers have high expectations and create engaging lessons that move at a good pace, with pupils taking real pride in their work. The school works hard to support all families, especially those who need extra help, ensuring disadvantaged pupils progress well and attend regularly.
Key Strengths
- Excellent start in Nursery and Reception with children well above national standards by end of early years
- Strong teaching with high expectations and engaging topics that capture pupils' interest
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those who fall behind, with almost all reaching expected standards by end of Year 2
- Very active governors who provide excellent support and challenge to school leadership
- Good attendance levels improved through strong engagement with parents
Areas for Improvement
- Need to increase proportion of pupils reaching higher levels in reading, writing and maths by end of key stage 1
- Mathematics teaching practice needs to be more consistent across the school, though new problem-solving approaches are showing promise
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with rigorous checks on adults, well-trained staff, strong partnerships with external agencies, and governors regularly reviewing arrangements to ensure all statutory requirements are met.
Extracurricular Activities
school council representatives, playtime buddies, peer readers, international links
Regent Farm First School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining quality education since the last inspection in 2012. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment where children make sustained progress and develop a strong sense of responsibility.
At a Glance
32.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
VI - Visual Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
335 pupils
300 capacity
35 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Admissions Demand - Newcastle upon Tyne
Places available
3,412
Applications
2,894
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Newcastle upon Tyne (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.38914%
Overall absence
11.02041%
Persistent absence
245
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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