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West Jesmond Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3AJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
116 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1592 of 13,686 nationally

About West Jesmond Primary School

West Jesmond Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among Newcastle families. The school has a capacity of 630 and currently houses 603 pupils, so it is running very close to full. The demand is evident from the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 262 applications for 90 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.91. Of those, 116 were first-preference applications, and 86 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.1 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake compared with the wider Newcastle upon Tyne area. The school does not have a religious character, so its appeal is broad, and it is led by headteacher Matt Ward.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTankerville Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3AJ
HeadteacherMatt Ward
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils603
Free School Meals (FSM)12.1%
School Capacity603 / 630 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballGymnasticsRoundersAthleticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubFilm ClubArt ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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West Jesmond Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.