Greenfields Community Primary School
105%
Capacity
230
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Greenfields Community Primary School
Greenfields Community Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 1 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 220 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Greenfields Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Robertson, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Greenfields Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 24 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Greenfields Community Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Greenfields 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 | 1 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Taylor Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE13 6NB |
| Headteacher | Gemma Robertson |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.5% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 220 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6509th of 13,686
Nationally
344th of 677
In North East
21st of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
64%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Taylor Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
North Tyneside, NE13 6NB
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