Greenside Primary School
83%
Capacity
174
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Greenside Primary School
Greenside 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 174 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Dawn Foster, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1567th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 61 in Gateshead.
Greenside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 24 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
Greenside Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 7 parents).
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 Greenside Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Greenside 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 | Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton, Gateshead, NE40 4AX |
| Headteacher | Dawn Foster |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.3% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 210 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1567th of 13,686
Nationally
81st of 677
In North East
9th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton
Gateshead, NE40 4AX
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