Havannah First School
91%
Capacity
300
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Havannah First School
Havannah First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 300 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 330 places).
Ofsted has rated Havannah First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen McKenna, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
Havannah First School is a popular choice with families — it received 258 applications for 89 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 112 were first-preference applications.
Havannah First School has very good reviews on SchoolParrot (4.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Havannah First School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Havannah First 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 | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR |
| Headteacher | Helen McKenna |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 300 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 300 / 330 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed89
258
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
112 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9FR
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