Brunton First School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 4 to 9. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brunton First School currently has around 451 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Roseden Way, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9BD |
| Website: | www.bruntonfirst.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912170045 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Bev Armstrong |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135286 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/11/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 451 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 232 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 71.20% | 321 |
| Indian | 4.90% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 4.70% | 21 |
| African | 3.10% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 14 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunton First School Roseden Way , Newcastle Great Park NE13 9BD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazlerigg First School Coach Lane , North Gosforth NE13 7DJ | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havannah First School Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wideopen Middle School Wideopen , NE13 6NB | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gefrin Midgard School Brunswick Village , NE13 7ER | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DR | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech Special School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DT | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.