Best Primary Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 72 schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Newcastle upon Tyne has 72 open primary schools. Of the 72 with a published Ofsted inspection, 11 (15%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 96% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Newburn Manor Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Newcastle upon Tyne follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

72
Total schools
11
Outstanding (historic grade)
15%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
65.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Newburn Manor Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
🥈 St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
🥉 St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
4. Dinnington First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. South Gosforth First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Regent Farm First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Havannah First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Grange First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Brunton First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Beech Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
12. Tyneview Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
13. St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. Milecastle Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Walbottle Village Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Waverley Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Ravenswood Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Farne Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are 72 open primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (closed schools are excluded). 11 of the 72 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne is Newburn Manor Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Newcastle upon Tyne?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Primary and secondary applications in Newcastle upon Tyne are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Newcastle upon Tyne council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.