Simonside Primary School
URN: 108454 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 4LG
Overview
- Name
- Simonside Primary School
- URN
- 108454
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 4LG
Summary
Simonside Primary School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 281 pupils, out of a capacity of 315. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Its ethos is encapsulated in the motto "Dream, believe and achieve," which reflects a commitment to fostering resilience and encouraging students to become positive global citizens.
The curriculum at Simonside is designed to inspire a love of learning through quality teaching and a rich array of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school also emphasises cultural capital and offers various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities and community events.
Simonside Primary is dedicated to inclusivity, holding the Rights Respecting School Award and providing robust support for students with special educational needs (SEND). The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed.
The curriculum at Simonside is designed to inspire a love of learning through quality teaching and a rich array of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school also emphasises cultural capital and offers various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities and community events.
Simonside Primary is dedicated to inclusivity, holding the Rights Respecting School Award and providing robust support for students with special educational needs (SEND). The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed.
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Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 281
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 69.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 281 | 127 | 154 | 315 | 69.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 281 | 127 | 154 | 315 | 69.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 274 | 131 | 143 | 315 | 67.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 274 | 131 | 143 | 315 | 67.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 250 | 121 | 129 | 315 | 70.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 243 | 121 | 122 | 315 | 64.20 |
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