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Byker Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2ATPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#6,730
of 13,686 nationally

About Byker Primary School

Byker Primary School is a mixed, state-funded primary in Newcastle upon Tyne that serves children from age 2 to 11. With 421 pupils on roll against a capacity of 494, the school is not at full capacity, yet demand is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 72 applications for 43 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.67 applicants per place. All 42 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting strong local loyalty. The school’s intake is significantly more disadvantaged than the national average — 79.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that dwarfs the typical primary in England. This context is crucial for interpreting the school’s performance data, as schools with high levels of deprivation often face additional challenges in achieving top academic outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCommercial Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AT
HeadteacherMichelle Donnison
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils421
Free School Meals (FSM)79.3%
School Capacity421 / 494 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersNetballSwimmingCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubChessBook ClubCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Byker Primary School

Byker Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.