Byker Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Byker Primary School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE62AT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
13 July 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Commercial Road
Byker
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE62AT
Phone
1912656906
Website
bykerprimary.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108458
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2AT
Website
www.bykerprimary.org
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
494 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
443
Free School Meals
78.4% (347 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
443 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Honest Inclusive Individual Respectful Resilient Curious Communicators

Byker Primary is a School of Sanctuary; RE teaching is based on the Newcastle agreed syllabus and reflects the faiths, beliefs and religions of the school community and the wider community.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs M Donnison describes Byker Primary as a welcoming, friendly school with high expectations, a broad and balanced curriculum delivered with passion, a restorative approach to behaviour, and accreditation as a School Of Sanctuary; highlights extracurriculars, a library, a free morning club, and after-school clubs.

Curriculum Highlights

Excite, inspire, engage, surprise, empower and challenge Rounded, holistic education underpinned by Byker values Develop key skills across core subjects and foster lifelong learning Promote mental wellness, resilience and confidence to succeed Foster mutual empathy, understanding, tolerance and respect Harness learning through engagement with the local and global community

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Free morning club 8:00-8:45am for Reception and Years 1-6; after-school clubs available for Years 1-6.

SEND Provision

SENCo is Mrs Sarah Lee; SEND policies include SEND Policy 2025-26, SEND Information Report 2025, and Inclusion Policy; arrangements for disabled pupils available via the Accessibility Plan; Newcastle Local Offer resources linked.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions for Reception are handled by Newcastle City Council as a LA maintained school; offers typically made around 16 April; oversubscription criteria apply; prospective parents may attend meetings with the Head Teacher; appeals process exists; children are normally admitted in September of the academic year in which their fifth birthday falls.

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