West Jesmond Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

In its own words: "Our vision and values were established by our parents, governors, staff and children. They set out the principles and guidance through which we strive to make our school a happy and successful place for all."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for considering West Jesmond Primary School for your child's education. One of the most important decisions any parent has to make in their child's education is choosing a school. In this site you will find our Ofsted report, achievement reports and general information to help parents find out more about our school and the learning experience we deliver."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.15am, an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 5pm, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 9.15am and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at West Jesmond Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 95% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 114 families put West Jesmond Primary School as their first choice and 226 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 25 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to West Jesmond Primary School are St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, 67% reading, 44% maths); South Gosforth First School (0.8 miles, Good); Cragside Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 95% reading, 95% maths); and Hotspur Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 61% maths).

West Jesmond Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about West Jesmond Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 94% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (94%).

14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 60 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 15 (2.5%) 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.

The nearest tram or metro stop is West Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osborne Road-Mistletoe Road (n-bound), 280 metres away.

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

The secondary schools closest to West Jesmond Primary School are Jesmond Park Academy (0.8 miles), St Mary's Catholic School (1.3 miles), Gosforth Junior High Academy (1.4 miles) and Gosforth Central Middle School (1.4 miles).