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Farne Primary School
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4AP, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.7 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
229
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts a 73% rate of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school’s LocaleIQ score, which is better than 68% of schools. However, only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.2%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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54.99981, -1.68533 · NE5 4AP
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN143272
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Farne Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Farne Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2014.
Is Farne Primary School a good school?
Farne Primary School scores 67.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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