Redesdale Primary School
91%
Capacity
317
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Redesdale Primary School
Redesdale Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 317 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 350 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Redesdale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracy Flannaghan, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8480th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Redesdale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 46 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
Redesdale Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Redesdale Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Redesdale 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 | None |
| Address | Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 8TS |
| Headteacher | Tracy Flannaghan |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 317 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.6% |
| School Capacity | 317 / 350 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8480th of 13,686
Nationally
439th of 677
In North East
28th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
58%
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
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend
North Tyneside, NE28 8TS
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