Front Street Community Primary School
88%
Capacity
414
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Front Street Community Primary School
Front Street Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 414 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Helen Gladstone, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2707th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 61 in Gateshead.
Front Street Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 49 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Front Street Community Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Drama, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Front Street Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | North View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 4AY |
| Headteacher | Helen Gladstone |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 414 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 414 / 472 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Oct 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2707th of 13,686
Nationally
145th of 677
In North East
13th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Gateshead, NE16 4AY
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