Holystone Primary School

About Holystone Primary School

Holystone Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 465 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Holystone Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah McLennan, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5283rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 38 in North Tyneside.

Holystone Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 60 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Holystone Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Book Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Holystone 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.

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