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Front Street Community Primary School
North View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4AY, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
414
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in providing quality education, reflected in its impressive 82% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 10% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 94.9, indicating a strong community reputation and satisfaction among parents. However, while the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is at 10%, there may be opportunities for further improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other2.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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54.94727, -1.68183 · NE16 4AY
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108350
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.frontstreetprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Front Street Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Front Street Community Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2017.
Is Front Street Community Primary School a good school?
Front Street Community Primary School scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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