Regent Farm First School
111%
Capacity
333
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Regent Farm First School
Regent Farm First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 333 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Regent Farm First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Moore, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
Regent Farm First School is a popular choice with families — it received 152 applications for 58 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Regent Farm First School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Regent Farm 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wansbeck Road South, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PE |
| Headteacher | Helen Moore |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 333 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.8% |
| School Capacity | 333 / 300 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. 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
2025/26Oversubscribed58
152
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wansbeck Road South, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PE
Wansbeck Road South, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PE
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