Greenside Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Greenside Primary School.

Ryton, NE404AX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rockwood Hill Road
Greenside
Ryton, NE404AX
Phone
1914132186
Website
greensideprimary.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108348
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4AX
Website
www.greensideprimary.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
184
Free School Meals
26.2% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
184 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE"

RESPECT RESILIENCE RESPONSIBILITY

Revd Tom (St John's CE church) and the Open the Book team lead regular assemblies in school.

Facilities

three hard surface play areas adventure playground structures a reading lodge an enclosed garden leading from Nursery and Reception for outdoor education and play the annexe with a hall, kitchen, changing rooms, offices, a reception area and a staff room garage space and lifts at the rear of the new building the original main building housing classrooms, a library, support rooms and an IT suite the Cricket Club field used for big events (e.g., sports day)

Curriculum Highlights

Pupil voice and the school council play a strong role in democracy The Rule of Law is reinforced through assemblies and the curriculum; visits from police and the fire brigade Individual Liberty is promoted through choice of tasks and clubs; playtime zones Mutual respect is central to school life A culturally rich and diverse curriculum studying major religions and celebrating festivals (e.g., Diwali, Chinese New Year) SMSC development through spiritual, moral, social and cultural activities (assemblies, Remembrance, Christmas productions, violin lessons for older pupils, theatre visits, and trips such as Year 6 to London)

Admissions Criteria

Greenside Primary School has a 52-place nursery and can admit 30 children into each year group from Reception to Year 6. Admissions are controlled by Gateshead Council. Nursery admissions policy is based on the Local Authority model. Reception Admissions and In-Year Transfers are also controlled by Gateshead Council. The deadline for a Reception place for September 2026 was 15 January 2026; the application process for a Reception place for September 2027 opens in September 2026 with a deadline of 15 January 2027. The nursery offers 15 hours of free provision over 38 weeks (with options for 5 mornings or 2.5 days) and, for eligible working parents, a further 15 hours (30 hours total) may be available. Places for the academic year 2026-27 opened in September 2025 with a closing date of 20 February 2026 and offers will be made in March 2026. All places are allocated in line with the nursery and primary admissions policies. Applications should be returned to the school office; late applications may be allocated to remaining places per policy.

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