Denbigh Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Denbigh Avenue, Howdon, Denbigh Ave, Howdon, Ne28 0ds, Wallsend, NE28 0DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Denbigh Community Primary School is a primary school in Wallsend for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 2nd of 11 primary schools in Wallsend. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 March 2025, report published 14 May 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

Denbigh Community Primary School is an inspirational place. There is an unwavering commitment to every pupil achieving their full potential. Pupils are very happy and thrive exceptionally well across the curriculum and in their personal development. The school's core values of communication, opportunity, reasoning and experience, and the character curriculum underpin everything. Pupils love to learn and appreciate all of the opportunities they have. As a result, pupils leave this school with confidence, self-belief and the ambition to succeed. Behaviour is exemplary. Right from the early years, the school teaches clear routines, rules and expectations. Expectations are consistently high. There is a culture of mutual respect between staff and pupils. The school is a very calm and purposeful place to learn. Exceptional pastoral support and staff expertise ensure a high level of nurture and care for families. Families feel well supported and value what the school does for the pupils and the community. Pupils have a voice at this school. They have been instrumental in sharing the new anti- bullying strategy and the purchase of new playground equipment to make playtimes more exciting.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

436 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals39.9%

39.9%, 13.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.2%

6.2%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.1%

24.1%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.2%

6.2%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Denbigh Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Stephenson Memorial Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend0.5 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
St Peter's Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Percy Main Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Battle Hill Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CENTURION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Mark Holt
Address
Denbigh Avenue, Howdon, Denbigh Ave, Howdon, Ne28 0ds, Wallsend, NE28 0DS
Local authority
North Tyneside
URN
150334

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.