Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE2 3AJ
10 simple reasons to choose West Jesmond Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose West Jesmond Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.1 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 5% 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. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 5% 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. Competitive 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 and three instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near West Jesmond Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Newcastle Preparatory School (0.6 miles); RGS Junior School (0.6 miles); Newcastle High School, Juniors (1.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Moorside Primary School (1.4 miles); Cragside Primary School (1.7 miles); St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, Gosforth (1.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (0.6 miles); Newcastle High School (0.9 miles); Newcastle School for Boys (1.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Gosforth Junior High Academy (1.8 miles); Gosforth Academy (2.2 miles); Sacred Heart Catholic High School (3 miles).