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Greenside Primary School

Gateshead, NE40 4AXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1567 of 13,686 nationally

About Greenside Primary School

Greenside Primary School is a state primary in Gateshead that currently teaches 174 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it has room to grow but is clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for just 24 places, with 23 of those going to first-preference families — an oversubscription ratio of 2.79. That level of competition suggests local parents see it as a strong option. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 25.3% of pupils qualify for free school meals, which is well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Gateshead average for primary schools. This isn’t a school serving a uniformly affluent catchment; it’s drawing from a broad mix of backgrounds. Headteacher Dawn Foster leads a non-denominational, mixed-gender primary that also offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single setting from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRockwood Hill Road, Ryton, Gateshead, NE40 4AX
HeadteacherDawn Foster
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils174
Free School Meals (FSM)25.3%
School Capacity174 / 210 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingBook ClubFilm ClubGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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