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Hedworthfield Primary School

South Tyneside, NE32 4QFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2672 of 13,686 nationally

About Hedworthfield Primary School

Hedworthfield Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 21 of 25 places offered to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed, receiving 27 total applications for those places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.08. This suggests that while demand is healthy, most families who put it first are successful. ParentView data is not available in this dataset, but the oversubscription figures alone indicate a solid local reputation. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Gemma Jeynes. It serves a community with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 56%, which is well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLinkway, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 4QF
HeadteacherGemma Jeynes
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)56.0%
School Capacity215 / 215 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisCross CountryRoundersFootballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

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Hedworthfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.