Front Street Community Primary School
URN: 108350 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 4AY
Overview
- Name
- Front Street Community Primary School
- URN
- 108350
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Gladstone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914881941
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 4AY
Summary
Front Street Community Primary School, located in Whickham, Gateshead, serves a mixed-gender population of 414 pupils, with a capacity for 472. The school operates as a community school and is committed to creating an inclusive and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision: "Believe. Achieve. Together We Succeed," emphasizing the importance of happiness, curiosity, and respect among students.
The curriculum at Front Street is designed to be ambitious and relevant, encouraging resilience and independence in learners. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, celebrating achievements and fostering high self-esteem among its pupils. Recent activities, such as exploring gravity in Year 3 and artistic projects in Year 6, reflect the engaging and hands-on learning experiences provided.
Governance at Front Street is structured to ensure accountability and strategic direction, with a dedicated team of governors overseeing the school's performance and financial management. The school actively collaborates with parents and the local community, reinforcing its role at the heart of Whickham.
The curriculum at Front Street is designed to be ambitious and relevant, encouraging resilience and independence in learners. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, celebrating achievements and fostering high self-esteem among its pupils. Recent activities, such as exploring gravity in Year 3 and artistic projects in Year 6, reflect the engaging and hands-on learning experiences provided.
Governance at Front Street is structured to ensure accountability and strategic direction, with a dedicated team of governors overseeing the school's performance and financial management. The school actively collaborates with parents and the local community, reinforcing its role at the heart of Whickham.
Useful links
- School Website and App (other)
- Go to the Payments System (other)
- DfE (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
- St Oswald's RC Primary School (74.0)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 414
- Boys
- 211
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 14.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 414 | 211 | 203 | 472 | 14.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | 215 | 195 | 472 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 433 | 225 | 208 | 472 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 433 | 225 | 208 | 472 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 432 | 220 | 212 | 472 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 430 | 215 | 215 | 472 | 13.00 |
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