Greenside Primary School

URN: 108348 • Ryton NE40 4AX

Overview

Name
Greenside Primary School
URN
108348
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dawn Foster (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01914132186
Website
Visit
Address
Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton NE40 4AX

Summary

Greenside Primary School, located in Ryton, Gateshead, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 174 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and respectful environment, where high-quality teaching helps children achieve their potential. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Be the Best You Can Be," and is reinforced through its core values of respect, resilience, and responsibility.

In January 2024, Greenside Primary received an outstanding rating in its Ofsted inspection, reflecting its commitment to providing an enjoyable and inclusive education. The curriculum is designed to be stimulating and challenging, promoting both academic and personal development. The school actively incorporates British values into its teaching, encouraging democratic participation through a pupil-elected school council and fostering an understanding of the rule of law.

Greenside Primary is dedicated to being at the heart of its community, offering bespoke tours for prospective families and engaging with local organisations to enhance the educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Gateshead
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
174
Boys
75
Girls
99
FSM %
25.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 174 75 99 210 25.30
2024-09-11 184 81 103 210 24.70
2023-09-11 186 85 101 210 19.10
2022-09-11 186 85 101 210 19.10
2021-09-11 201 86 115 210 14.70
2020-09-11 216 101 115 210 13.20

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