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Western Community Primary School

North Tyneside, NE28 8QLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
83 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#5,678
of 13,686 nationally

About Western Community Primary School

Western Community Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 127 applications for just 57 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.23. Of those, 83 families put it down as their first preference, and 56 of those were offered a spot. That kind of demand suggests parents who get to know the school tend to be keen on it. While the Parent View data isn't included here, the sheer volume of applications — more than double the available places — tells you something about its reputation in North Tyneside. The school is led by headteacher Katherine Hill and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2024, rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. That's a strong signal for parents looking for a school that takes the whole child seriously.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRutland Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 8QL
HeadteacherKatherine Hill
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils450
Free School Meals (FSM)34.6%
School Capacity450 / 498 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsNetballCross CountryCricketFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubDramaCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalSevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: westerncommunityprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Community Primary School

Western Community 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.