Holystone Primary School

A good community school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holystone Primary School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE270DA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Whitley Road
Holystone
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE270DA

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108581
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Whitley Road, Holystone, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0DA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
463
Free School Meals
11.2% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
463 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we enjoy, discover and learn"

Respect Independence Community Spirit Diversity Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Holystone Primary School. Headteacher Stephen Baines expresses pride in the school as a vibrant, popular two-form entry school and highlights the motto 'Together we enjoy, discover and learn' along with five core values: Independence, Resilience, Respect, Community Spirit and Tolerance.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Holystone operates an on-site Out of School Club; the school offers the 30-hour offer for eligible families, with the additional free 15 hours childcare provided in conjunction with the on-site Out of School Club.

SEND Provision

Holystone provides inclusive SEND support with a graduated approach, involving parents at all stages. The SENDCo is Mrs H Watson; the school is the first in North Tyneside to receive the Dyslexia Friendly award. Staffing includes trained SEND personnel; Individual Provision Maps may be used; SEND Policy and SEN Information Report are available; Local Authority SEND services and the Local Offer are referenced for additional support.

Admissions Criteria

Holystone Primary School is a North Tyneside Community School; admissions to Reception and any in-year applications for Year 1 to Year 6 are managed by the Local Authority. Information required to apply is on the Local Authority website. The school notes it is usually full and over-subscribed; over-subscription criteria are in the Local Authority’s Essential Guide to School Admissions; tours can be arranged via the school office. Nursery admissions are handled by the school with a 52-place provision (26 morning, 26 afternoon) and a September intake after the child’s third birthday; the 30-hour offer is available in conjunction with the on-site Out of School Club.

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