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Byker Primary School
Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2AT, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.8 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
421
Capacity
494
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With 84% of parents expressing satisfaction, the school demonstrates a supportive community atmosphere. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and while 64% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating potential areas for growth. The school's performance in these subjects is above the national average, but there is room for enhancement in overall academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★4.1
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child is happy
90%
School supports development
90%
Good range of subjects
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School responds to concerns
68%
School keeps me informed
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
Black African9.7%
Mixed Other6.4%
White Other6.4%
Black Other5.2%
Other5.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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54.97327, -1.58021 · NE6 2AT
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108458
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bykerprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Byker Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Byker Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Byker Primary School a good school?
Byker Primary School scores 5.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Byker Primary School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Byker Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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