Denbigh Avenue, Howden, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 0DS
10 simple reasons to choose Denbigh Community Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) and nursery in Howden, Wallsend.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Denbigh Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Wallsend and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 24.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Churchill Community College at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Denbigh Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Newcastle High School, Juniors (5.1 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (5.4 miles); RGS Junior School (5.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
New York Primary School (2.5 miles); St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats (3.8 miles); Cragside Primary School (4.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (5.4 miles); Newcastle High School (5.9 miles); Newcastle School for Boys (6.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Churchill Community College (0.7 miles); St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy (2.6 miles); John Spence Community High School (2.9 miles).