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Byker Primary School

Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2AT

Community school

Pupils

421

Ages

2-11

FSM

79.3%

Capacity

494

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

64.0%

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About Byker Primary School

Byker Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 421 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Commercial Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2AT | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Oct 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jul 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Byker Primary School

What is Byker Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Byker Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Byker Primary School's latest exam results?

Byker Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Byker Primary School located?

Byker Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 2AT).

How many pupils attend Byker Primary School?

Byker Primary School has around 421 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Byker Primary School with other schools?

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