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Dinnington First School

Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE13 7JY

Ages 3–9 · 320 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

4.5%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.2%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
205

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

44

Places offered

47

1st-preference offers

44

Total preferences (any rank)
116
Preferred offers (top 3)
46
Applications from outside LA
17
Offers to outside-LA applicants
10

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

320 pupils · 333 places

Pupils on roll
320
Boys / girls
163 / 157
School capacity
333
Capacity fill
320 / 333 (96%)
Free school meals
14.8%
FSM pupils
47
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Multi-faith
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust
Academy trust
Gosforth Schools' Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Ash

Location

Address
Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village
Postcode
NE13 7JY
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 3–9, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 320 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 14.8%. Religious character: Multi-faith.

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.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE13

  • Havannah First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

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

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM7.3%
    • Demand1.08

    1.4 miles away

  • Hazlewood Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE13 6JJ · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM28.6%
    • Demand0.90

    1.7 miles away

  • Brunton First School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation school · Primary

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

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM4.4%
    • Demand0.90

    2.0 miles away

  • Greenfields Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE13 6NB · North Tyneside

    Ages 1–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM37.3%
    • Demand1.10

    2.1 miles away

  • Kingston Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 2EL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM29.8%
    • Demand1.03

    2.7 miles away

  • North Fawdon Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 2SL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM53.2%
    • Demand0.90

    2.7 miles away

  • Ponteland Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE20 9EY · Northumberland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM8.0%
    • Demand1.04

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Ash
Telephone
01661822457
Website
www.dinnington.newcastle.sch.uk

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