West Jesmond Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 4 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.
West Jesmond Primary School currently has around 603 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 12.1% 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 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.3%. other white pupils make up about 10%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3AJ |
| Website: | www.westjesmondprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01912810000 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matt Ward |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131203 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 603 |
| Number of Boys: | 318 |
| Number of Girls: | 285 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.30% | 267 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 60 |
| Pakistani | 7.60% | 46 |
| White and Asian | 5.60% | 34 |
| Indian | 5.10% | 31 |
| Unclassified | 5.10% | 31 |
| Other Asian | 4.60% | 28 |
| African | 3.60% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 17 |
| Chinese | 2.80% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jesmond Primary School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3AJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Jesmond Junior School Tankerville Terrace , NE2 3DA | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Jesmond Infant School Forsyth Road , NE2 3DA | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Counties College Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | - not rated | 309 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Akhurst Private School The Grove , Jesmond NE2 2PN | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Newcastle High School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DS | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.