Fellside Community Primary School

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.

Academically, Fellside performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Gateshead average of 64%. The school ranks 16th out of 61 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 26% regionally and the top 23% nationally. Individual subject scores are strong: a 93% expected standard in reading, 90% in maths, and 77% in writing. Higher standard attainment is also notable, with 47% of pupils reaching that level in reading and 23% in maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. Its previous inspection in 2007 had rated it Outstanding across the board, so the current Good rating still reflects a very strong school.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a library, sports hall, music rooms, art studios, a forest school, and a sensory room. Sports provision includes swimming, gymnastics, dance, and athletics, while clubs cover choir, drama, and an eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, visual impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its oversubscription and strong academic results, Fellside is a competitive choice for local families who value a well-resourced primary with a strong pastoral record. It is not a boarding school and has no sixth form, but its nursery provision makes it a natural option for families looking for continuity from age three through to Year 6.

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