Farne Primary School
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farne Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 32nd of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2014, report published 24 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2024
The school motto, 'Bring out your Brilliance', is key to pupils' achievements and success at Farne Primary School. Every day, pupils, parents and carers receive a warm welcome from leaders and staff. Staff encourage pupils to be the best they can. Pupils are empowered to believe in themselves and to be resilient. The school has designed an exciting and ambitious curriculum, which ensures that pupils achieve well. Pupils are happy to attend school each day. They are adamant that there are 'no outsiders' and that everyone is welcome. Children in early years get off to a strong start. They learn how to play together, take turns and share. Pupils' behaviour is excellent, both in lessons and when moving around the school. They have mutual respect for one another. Pupils display keen attitudes to learning and try their best. Pupils are proud of their school. They can articulate their understanding of British values. The school's provision for pupils' wider development is a strength. Pupils benefit from a myriad of carefully chosen experiences, such as visits to local areas of interest, museums and art galleries, as well as a residential visit. The school provides a wide range of clubs, including yoga and art club, which pupils enjoy. The school council is instrumental in identifying the clubs that the pupils would like to take part in. Staff are ambitious in what they want pupils to experience and achieve. The school has high aspirations for pupils' academic achievement and to prepare them well for lifelong learning success.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not checked that pupils learn and remember the intended curriculum. This means that some pupils' learning may not be as secure as it should be. The school should ensure that pupils learn the curriculum consistently well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
239 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Farne Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Cheviot Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Beech Hill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Hilton Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Simonside Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee Gallon
- Phone
- 01912860268
- Address
- Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4AP
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 143272
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.