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Fellside Community Primary School

Gateshead, NE16 5AYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3160 of 13,686 nationally

About Fellside Community Primary School

Fellside Community Primary School in Gateshead is a state primary that is notably oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 107 applications for just 30 places, with 35 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. This demand is understandable given the school's size: it currently has 228 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating slightly above its official number. The pupil demographic is less diverse in terms of disadvantage than many local schools, with just 6.5% of children eligible for free school meals, compared to a national average that typically sits around 23-24%. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Caroline Green is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFellside Road, Fellside Community Primary School, Fellside Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5AY
HeadteacherCaroline Green
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils228
Free School Meals (FSM)6.5%
School Capacity228 / 210 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersCross CountryAthleticsGymnasticsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: fellsideprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Fellside Community 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.