Simonside Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

In its own words: "At Simonside Primary School our priority is to develop a love of learning which is inspired by quality teaching, a rich curriculum and exciting opportunities and experiences. This will take place within a safe and happy environment in which children are supported to thrive and flourish."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a parent makes in their child’s education. Every parent wants their child to feel happy, safe, and supported in an environment that nurtures their growth and helps them thrive through a rich, inspiring curriculum full of opportunities."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Simonside Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Simonside Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 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 Simonside Primary School are St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope (0.4 miles, 83% reading, 76% maths); Cheviot Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 69% maths); Westerhope Primary School (0.6 miles, 86% reading, 92% maths); and Farne Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths).

Simonside Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Simonside Primary School is one of 8 schools run by One (owl North East) Trust, an academy trust.

66.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 63 pupils (22.9%) received SEN support and 11 (4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Simonside Primary School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newbiggin Hall Bedeburn Road (n-bound), 80 metres away.

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

In August 2026, police recorded 144 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318).

In 2024/25, Simonside Primary School issued 16 suspensions, 5.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Simonside Primary School are Callerton Academy (under 0.1 miles) and Studio West (1 mile).