Is Forest Hall Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 40th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Forest Hall Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Forest Hall Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Forest Hall Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Forest Hall Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Forest Hall Primary School

Ivy Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 9AP

Local ranking40th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 66.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 157
Boys: 84 (57%)
Girls: 64 (43%)
Capacity: 210 (70% full)
SEND: 20.4%
FSM Eligible: 44.1%
EAL: 10.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 20.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,279/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.0%
Black African: 4.5%
Asian Other: 3.2%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Pakistani: 1.3%

80.0%

White British

4.5%

Black African

3.2%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01913009341

office@foresthallprimary.co.uk

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Ivy Road

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108605
UKPRN: 10069378
Establishment No.: 2079
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

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