Holystone Primary School
URN: 108581 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE27 0DA
Overview
- Name
- Holystone Primary School
- URN
- 108581
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Baines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01919170004
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whitley Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE27 0DA
Summary
Holystone Primary School is a mixed community school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving 465 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming and positive environment where children can develop a love for learning. The ethos is encapsulated in the school motto, "together we enjoy, discover and learn," which reflects a commitment to both academic excellence and personal development.
The school promotes five core values: Independence, Resilience, Respect, Community Spirit, and Tolerance. These values are integrated into daily school life and aim to foster well-rounded citizens. Holystone Primary School also emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and mental health, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all students.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and there are various opportunities for involvement, including consultations and events. For those considering admissions, the school operates at full capacity, so contacting the office for information on catchment areas is recommended. More details can be found on their website.
The school promotes five core values: Independence, Resilience, Respect, Community Spirit, and Tolerance. These values are integrated into daily school life and aim to foster well-rounded citizens. Holystone Primary School also emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and mental health, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all students.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and there are various opportunities for involvement, including consultations and events. For those considering admissions, the school operates at full capacity, so contacting the office for information on catchment areas is recommended. More details can be found on their website.
Useful links
- Newsletter 19th September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 26th September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 5th September 2025 (download)
- Log in (other)
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- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Holystone Primary (other)
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
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 465
- Boys
- 227
- Girls
- 238
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 465 | 227 | 238 | 420 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 463 | 227 | 236 | 420 | 11.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 463 | 235 | 228 | 420 | 9.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 463 | 235 | 228 | 420 | 9.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 464 | 238 | 226 | 479 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 468 | 241 | 227 | 479 | 6.00 |
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