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Fellgate Primary School

South Tyneside, NE32 4XAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Fellgate Primary School

Fellgate Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with its most recent admissions data for the 2025/26 intake showing it was significantly oversubscribed. The school received 22 applications for just 9 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.44. All 9 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while competition is real, those who put it first have a strong chance. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, aged 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Julia Tones. It serves 154 pupils against a capacity of 210, so there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 42.2%, well above the national average, indicating a community with significant socioeconomic diversity. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, and has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxford Way, Fellgate Estate, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 4XA
HeadteacherJulia Tones
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils154
Free School Meals (FSM)42.2%
School Capacity154 / 210 (73% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballGymnasticsSwimmingCricketRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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Fellgate Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.