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 primary schools, of which 11 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 60 rated Good — 99% of primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Newburn Manor Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Newcastle upon Tyne follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

72
Total schools
11
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
65.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are 72 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, of which 11 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Newcastle upon Tyne is Newburn Manor Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Primary and secondary school applications in Newcastle upon Tyne are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Newcastle upon Tyne council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Newcastle upon Tyne?
15% of primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 80.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.