SchoolScoresHolystone Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Whitley Road, Holystone, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0DA
0191 917 0004 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
99 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 45th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 25th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern Joint 33rd highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 84% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 37th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the North Tyneside average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Tyneside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 87th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 30.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 77th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 79th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 7.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 20th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 56th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 37th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 49th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 8.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Shiremoor Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Backworth Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hadrian Park Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Hall Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ivy Road Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Battle Hill Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Amberley Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Wellfield First School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holystone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holystone Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 November 2023.
How did Holystone Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holystone Primary School?
90% of the 99 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Holystone Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holystone Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 63 families put Holystone Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 52 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108581.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.