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Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4LG, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.4 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
297
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 9%, the school is better than 49% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score, indicating a supportive learning environment. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to education, although continued improvement in higher achievement levels may be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2016Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.5%
Black African7.4%
Other3.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Other1.7%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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55.00791, -1.69530 · NE5 4LG
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN150329
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Simonside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Simonside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2016.
Is Simonside Primary School a good school?
Simonside Primary School scores 49.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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