Richardson Dees Primary School
96%
Capacity
227
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Richardson Dees Primary School
Richardson Dees Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Richardson Dees Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wayne Myers, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8963rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Richardson Dees Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Richardson Dees Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Richardson Dees 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street East, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 7RT |
| Headteacher | Wayne Myers |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.2% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 236 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8963rd of 13,686
Nationally
467th of 677
In North East
31st of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
57%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street East, Wallsend
North Tyneside, NE28 7RT
Journey to School
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