Is Western Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 28th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Western Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Western Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Western Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Western Community 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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Western Community Primary School

Rutland Road, Wallsend, NE28 8QL

Local ranking28th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

498

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 55

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 450
Boys: 231 (53%)
Girls: 209 (48%)
Capacity: 498 (88% full)
SEND: 13.6%
FSM Eligible: 34.6%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 10.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,695/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.6%
White Other: 1.6%
Asian Other: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Other: 0.7%
White Irish: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.2%

93.6%

White British

1.6%

White Other

1.6%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01912630202

western.office@ntlp.org.uk

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Rutland Road

Wallsend, North East

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Administrative

URN: 133384
UKPRN: 10079200
Establishment No.: 2088
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

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