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Brunton First School

Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE13 9BD

Ages 4–9 · 451 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

3.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-25

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.7%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
2.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
368

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

451 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
451
Boys / girls
216 / 235
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
451 / 450 (100%)
Free school meals
4.4%
FSM pupils
20
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 4–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust
Academy trust
Gosforth Schools' Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Carolyn Appleby

Location

Address
Roseden Way, Newcastle Great Park
Postcode
NE13 9BD
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 4–9, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 451 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 4.4%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE13
8
Primary in NE13
5
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Primary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Havannah First School

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    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE13 9FR · Newcastle upon Tyne

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    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM7.3%

    0.9 miles away

  • North Fawdon Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM53.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Hazlewood Community Primary School

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    • KS268%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM28.6%

    1.1 miles away

  • Regent Farm First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 3–9

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM32.6%

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  • Grange First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM17.5%

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  • Gosforth Park First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 5JQ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM6.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • St Charles' Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 3HE · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS291%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM4.4%

    1.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Carolyn Appleby
Telephone
01912170045
Website
www.bruntonfirst.co.uk

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