Battle Hill Primary School
77%
Capacity
325
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Battle Hill Primary School
Battle Hill Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 325 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Battle Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth Jobey, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
Battle Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 27 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Battle Hill Primary School include Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Drama, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Battle Hill Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Berwick Drive, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 9DH |
| Headteacher | Ruth Jobey |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 325 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.0% |
| School Capacity | 325 / 420 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Berwick Drive, Wallsend
North Tyneside, NE28 9DH
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