Leam Lane Estate, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE10 8SA
10 simple reasons to choose Roman Road Primary School, Felling
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Felling, Gateshead.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Roman Road Primary School, Felling
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Gateshead and one of the 7 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 24.7 pupils per class and 21.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 33% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
Find another school near Roman Road Primary School, Felling
Independent Prep Schools
Newcastle Preparatory School (5.7 miles); RGS Junior School (5.7 miles); Newcastle High School, Juniors (5.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead (0.7 miles); Central Walker Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles); Brandling Primary School (2.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (5.7 miles); Dame Allan's Senior School (6.5 miles); Newcastle High School (6.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Cardinal Hume Catholic School (1.8 miles); Grace College (2.9 miles); Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (3.7 miles).