Simonside Primary School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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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: 26 April 2016
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
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: Bedeburn Road

Westerhope

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE54LG
Phone: 1912860776
Website: simonside.newcastle.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 150329
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Address: Bedeburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4LG
Website: http://www.simonside.newcastle.sch.uk
Age range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Opened: 01-01-2024
Trust/MAT: ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) TRUST
Capacity: 315 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: 275
Free School Meals: 70.2% (193 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 2.5% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 94.3%; Good
Persistent Absence: 19.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 16 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 31; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 275 pupils; 3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, believe and achieve"

Feel safe, cared for and valued. Be treated equally irrespective of gender, race, religion or beliefs, disability, physical characteristics or any other factors. Develop a love of learning and take opportunities to be inspired by and learn from other people. Teach values relating to respect, resilience, determination, responsibility, truth and aspiration. Challenge ourselves to achieve our personal best in whatever we are doing. Co-operate with and respect others. Keep healthy in mind and body by taking regular exercise and understand the principles of a healthy lifestyle. Proactively care for the environment in which we live, the school in which we learn and the wider natural environment in which both are set. Take responsibility for our own actions. Attend school every day.

Simonside Primary School is a School of Sanctuary. It is also a Silver UNICEF Rights Respecting School and is going for Gold.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Mrs Hills, Head Teacher; invites visits and provides contact number 0191 2860776.

Facilities

Sand pit Mud Kitchen MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) Den building Construction area Football pitch The Village – wooden shelter area Dressing up Scooters and bikes Reading hut Colouring club Small World Toys Performance stage A huge fixed climbing frame Music box for singing and dancing

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Design and Technology RE PE Science English History Music Computing Geography MFL Art and Design Phonics Mathematics Reading PSHE Online Safety

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Simonside Primary School is a fully inclusive school with a qualified SENCO and works closely with a Parent Support Advisor and various professionals from outside agencies. The school also employs a Parent Support Advisor to support pupils with emotional or mental health difficulties, relationships, bereavements and self-esteem issues. Newcastle SEND Information, Advice and Support Service officer is Sarah Francis (0191 284 0480 or [email protected]).