Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE10 8SA
10 reasons to choose Roman Road Primary School, Felling
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Roman Road Primary School, Felling has a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It is one of the best state primary schools in Gateshead and one of the 7 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
Roman Road Primary School, Felling is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
Roman Road Primary School, Felling has one class per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Roman Road Primary School, Felling ranks in the top 33% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 8% of schools.
The Roman Road Primary School, Felling curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School to Year 2 and a residential trip for Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at Roman Road Primary School, Felling
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Roman Road Primary School, Felling
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.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 9.00am to 3.30pm though after school clubs can extend the day.
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