Forest Hall Primary School

A good foundation school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Forest Hall Primary School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE129BA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

32

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
22.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 26.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
6 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Delaval Road
Forest Hall
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE129BA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108605
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Delaval Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 9BA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The North Tyneside Learning Trust
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
159
Free School Meals
45.0% (72 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
26.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
98.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 98.0 100.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
159 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-5.0 per year)

Down -5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

We support the ‘City of Sanctuary’ vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. Sanctuary seekers are welcomed, included and supported within our organisation. Our school is now a School of Sanctuary gaining the award in June 2025.

Head Teacher's Message

We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Forest Hall Young Carers Club

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science History Geography Computing RE & PSHE Music Design Technology Art and Design Modern Foreign Languages PE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7.30am until school starts £6.50 daily; 8.00am until school starts £5.50 daily. After School Club: from the class being dismissed until 4.30pm £6.50 daily; from the class being dismissed until 5.30pm £12.00 daily.

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