Simonside Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Simonside Primary School currently has around 281 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.2% boys and 54.8% girls. Around 69.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4LG |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Thompson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108454 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 281 |
| Number of Boys: | 127 |
| Number of Girls: | 154 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simonside Primary School Bedeburn Road , Westerhope NE5 4LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonside Primary School Bedeburn Road , Westerhope NE5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's RC Primary School Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT | - not rated | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 61 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Denton High School West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints College West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linhope PRU Linhope Centre , Linhope Rd NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.