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Farne Primary School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 4AP

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

239

Local authority

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 239 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 47.3%.

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 NE5
18
Primary in NE5
14
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 NE5

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143272

Location

Address
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall
Postcode
NE5 4AP
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
239
Boys / girls
116 / 123
School capacity
262
Capacity fill
239 / 262 (91%)
Free school meals
47.3%
FSM pupils
107
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01912860268
Website
https://www.farne.smartacademies.net/

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