West Denton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East NE5 1DN · Newcastle upon Tyne
#628 of 811 primary schools in North East
#12647 of 15,697 nationally
About West Denton Primary School
West Denton Primary School is a academy primary located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 316 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 27.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 628th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 316; capacity filled 86.1%.
There are 133 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; West Denton Primary School ranks 104th 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%)48%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)55%
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 West Denton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 316
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 55%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 48%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near West Denton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students · 124 m away
Studio West
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
496 students · 677 m away
Milecastle Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students · 869 m away
Knop Law Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students · 885 m away
Westerhope Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students · 995 m away
Beech Hill Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students · 1.1 km away
Broadwood Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students · 1.5 km away
Waverley Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students · 1.5 km away
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 1.6 km away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 1.7 km away
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Greenland Community Primary School
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318 students
Teesville Academy
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314 students
Spring Gardens Primary School
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314 students
Norton Primary Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Denton Primary School a good school?
West Denton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 27.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #628 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 West Denton Primary School rank in North East?
West Denton Primary School ranks #628 of 811 primary schools in North East and #12647 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Denton Primary School?
West Denton Primary School had 316 students in 2025.
Is West Denton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Denton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near West Denton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Denton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.