Farne Primary School
URN: 143272 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 4AP
Overview
- Name
- Farne Primary School
- URN
- 143272
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Gallon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912860268
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marsden Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 4AP
Summary
Farne Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving 229 pupils with a capacity for 262. The school is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, emphasizing a family atmosphere and team spirit. The leadership, under Executive Head Teacher Mr. Lee Gallon, aims to ensure continuous improvement and high standards in education.
The school promotes a strong ethos of hard work and personal growth, encapsulated in their motto, "Wake Up! Walk In! Work Hard!" Farne Primary has a current attendance rate of 94.4%, reflecting the commitment of both students and families to the school community. The school also supports a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic context.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the parent portal and social media. Farne Primary School values communication and collaboration, ensuring that families are well-informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at [Farne Primary School](https://www.farne.smartacademies.net/).
The school promotes a strong ethos of hard work and personal growth, encapsulated in their motto, "Wake Up! Walk In! Work Hard!" Farne Primary has a current attendance rate of 94.4%, reflecting the commitment of both students and families to the school community. The school also supports a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic context.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the parent portal and social media. Farne Primary School values communication and collaboration, ensuring that families are well-informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at [Farne Primary School](https://www.farne.smartacademies.net/).
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- National Governors Association Information (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND Resources (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Smart Attendance and Absence Policy (sen)
- Sustainability and Sense of Belonging (sen)
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
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 262
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 49.30
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 262 | 49.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 262 | 44.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 236 | 125 | 111 | 262 | 50.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 236 | 125 | 111 | 262 | 50.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 234 | 126 | 108 | 282 | 54.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 237 | 121 | 116 | 282 | 48.60 |
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