A good community school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holystone Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
| 2024 | 108.0 | 107.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Together we enjoy, discover and learn"
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.
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.
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.
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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