PrimaryData as of May 2026

Front Street Community Primary School

North View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4AY

Community school

Pupils

414

Ages

3-11

FSM

14.4%

Capacity

472

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

95.0%

RWM Combined

82.0%

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About Front Street Community Primary School

Front Street Community Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 414 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: North View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4AY | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Front Street Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — School remains Outstanding
Jan 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Front Street Community Primary School

What is Front Street Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Front Street Community Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Front Street Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Front Street Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Front Street Community Primary School located?

Front Street Community Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead (NE16 4AY).

How many pupils attend Front Street Community Primary School?

Front Street Community Primary School has around 414 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Front Street Community Primary School with other schools?

View Front Street Community Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gateshead.