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West Denton Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About West Denton Primary School

West Denton Primary School sits in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 attainment score is 63, but the school itself doesn't publish its own KS2 results in the available data, so a direct headline comparison isn't possible here. What is clear is that the school is heavily oversubscribed: for 33 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 73 applications, with all 33 first-preference families offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.21, suggesting strong local demand. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage — 56.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average — and its capacity of 367 is currently filled by 328 pupils, leaving some room for growth. This is a school that clearly appeals to families in the west of Newcastle, despite not being among the LA's top-ranked primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHillhead Road, West Denton Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DN
HeadteacherGavin Johnston
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils328
Free School Meals (FSM)56.2%
School Capacity328 / 367 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (17 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:25-17:15

Source: westdenton.newcastle.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Denton Primary School

West Denton 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.