Redesdale Primary School
URN: 108599 • Wallsend NE28 8TS
Overview
- Name
- Redesdale Primary School
- URN
- 108599
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Flannaghan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01918149435
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend NE28 8TS
Summary
Redesdale Primary School, located in Wallsend, North Tyneside, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 317 pupils, serving a capacity of 350. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and welcoming environment, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos is built around the belief that each child is unique and has valuable contributions to make within the school community.
The curriculum at Redesdale is designed to provide a comprehensive education across various subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school employs a range of teaching strategies, including the Read Write Inc. programme for phonics and early reading. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on children's mental health and wellbeing, offering support through initiatives like the Thrive Approach.
Redesdale Primary maintains a positive partnership with parents and the local community, actively encouraging involvement through the Friends of Redesdale Primary School (FORPS) and other initiatives. The school was rated 'Good' by OFSTED in February 2023, reflecting its commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
The curriculum at Redesdale is designed to provide a comprehensive education across various subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school employs a range of teaching strategies, including the Read Write Inc. programme for phonics and early reading. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on children's mental health and wellbeing, offering support through initiatives like the Thrive Approach.
Redesdale Primary maintains a positive partnership with parents and the local community, actively encouraging involvement through the Friends of Redesdale Primary School (FORPS) and other initiatives. The school was rated 'Good' by OFSTED in February 2023, reflecting its commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 317
- Boys
- 151
- Girls
- 166
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 317 | 151 | 166 | 350 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 335 | 168 | 167 | 350 | 26.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 310 | 154 | 156 | 350 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 310 | 154 | 156 | 350 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 282 | 142 | 140 | 350 | 17.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 275 | 139 | 136 | 350 | 12.40 |
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