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Farne Primary School

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

Ages 3–11 · 239 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

70%

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

1.40 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-09-12

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)70%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.3%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
2.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
182

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

1.40 · Competitive

1st preferences

42

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
82
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

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 fill91%

239 pupils · 262 places

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 type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Smart Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Lee Gallon

Location

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

  • Cheviot Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 4EB · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM74.2%
    • Demand0.93

    0.3 miles away

  • Beech Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 2LW · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM54.2%
    • Demand0.92

    0.5 miles away

  • Hilton Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 3RN · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM50.5%
    • Demand0.96

    0.5 miles away

  • Simonside Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 4LG · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM67.6%
    • Demand0.95

    0.7 miles away

  • Westerhope Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 1NE · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM38.1%
    • Demand0.96

    0.7 miles away

  • Thomas Walling Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 3PL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM64.4%
    • Demand0.94

    0.8 miles away

  • Kenton Bar Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 3YF · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM57.5%
    • Demand0.95

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Lee Gallon
Telephone
01912860268
Website
https://www.farne.smartacademies.net/

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