Dinnington First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East NE13 7JY · Newcastle upon Tyne
#235 of 811 primary schools in North East
#4659 of 15,697 nationally
About Dinnington First School
Dinnington First School is a local authority primary located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 320 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 235th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 320; capacity filled 96.1%.
There are 133 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Dinnington First School ranks 42nd of 129 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dinnington First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 320
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Dinnington First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Great Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
614 students · 2.2 km away
Havannah First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
331 students · 2.3 km away
Hazlewood Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
287 students · 2.8 km away
Brunton First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
451 students · 3.1 km away
Greenfields Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
221 students · 3.3 km away
North Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students · 3.4 km away
Kingston Park Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students · 4.3 km away
North Fawdon Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
166 students · 4.3 km away
Ponteland Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
274 students · 4.7 km away
Ponteland High School
Ponteland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,536 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Morpeth First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
320 students
Parkhead Community Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
Shiremoor Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
319 students
Southridge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
321 students
Berwick Hills Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Redesdale Primary School
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324 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dinnington First School a good school?
Dinnington First School has a Success Index (England) of 66.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #235 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dinnington First School rank in North East?
Dinnington First School ranks #235 of 811 primary schools in North East and #4659 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dinnington First School?
Dinnington First School had 320 students in 2025.
Is Dinnington First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dinnington First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Dinnington First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dinnington First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.