Byker Primary School

URN: 108458 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 2AT

Overview

Name
Byker Primary School
URN
108458
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
56.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michelle Donnison (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912656906
Website
Visit
Address
Commercial Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 2AT

Summary

Byker Primary School is a community school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, catering to 421 pupils with a capacity of 494. The school embraces a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. The ethos of the school is built around kindness and care, emphasizing respect, tolerance, and cooperation among students, staff, and families.

The curriculum at Byker Primary is designed to be broad, balanced, and engaging, aiming to inspire creativity and inquisitiveness in students. The school promotes high academic standards while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enrich the educational experience. A restorative practice approach underpins behaviour management, encouraging children to take responsibility for their actions.

Byker Primary is committed to the "Newcastle Promise," ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education. The school actively promotes British values, fostering an understanding of democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect within the school community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through newsletters and various communication channels.

Key details

LA
Newcastle upon Tyne
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
494
Pupils
421
Boys
219
Girls
202
FSM %
79.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 421 219 202 494 79.30
2024-09-11 443 230 213 494 77.00
2023-09-11 465 235 230 494 77.40
2022-09-11 465 235 230 494 77.40
2021-09-11 489 243 246 494 73.60
2020-09-11 520 256 264 494 66.10

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