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West Denton Primary School

Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 1DN

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Pupils

328

Ages

3-11

FSM

56.2%

Capacity

367

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2013

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

55.0%

Writing

74.0%

Maths

60.0%

RWM Combined

48.0%

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About West Denton Primary School

West Denton Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 328 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hillhead Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 1DN | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

May 2023 — School remains Good (predecessor: West Denton Primary School)
Dec 2013 — Good (predecessor: West Denton Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Denton Primary School

What is West Denton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

West Denton Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are West Denton Primary School's latest exam results?

West Denton Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is West Denton Primary School located?

West Denton Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE5 1DN).

How many pupils attend West Denton Primary School?

West Denton Primary School has around 328 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare West Denton Primary School with other schools?

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