Greenfields Community Primary School
Taylor Avenue, Wideopen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 6NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Greenfields Community Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 1 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 79th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2013, report published 25 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 October 2022
Greenfields Primary School is a happy and caring community. Pupils know the school values of 'Be amazed, be brave, be original, be bold' and the difference the values make. One commented, 'School has helped us change our attitudes - we want to try hard. We have a good reputation in the community now.' Leaders are passionate that all pupils have the best possible start in education. The early years garden is a special place for the 'Muddy Bairns' (children in the early years foundation stage) to share. There are many resources to play with and places for them to explore. Children enjoy the space and make up imaginative games in the mud kitchen and sandpit. Staff know all pupils well and adapt their teaching to meet pupils' individual needs. They have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils respond well to the routines and directions set by the teachers. Pupils are eager to learn and there is a working hum in the classrooms. Pupils say that if bullying were to happen, their teachers would act swiftly to stop it. Pupils spoken with say that they feel safe in school. Pupils love learning in the forest school. They look forward to being outside. Pupils learn practical and creative skills, such as building dens and using tools.
What the school should improve
- The spelling content in the English curriculum is not structured well enough and some pupils do not link their phonics knowledge to spellings. This means that some pupils spell common words incorrectly in their writing. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to spelling throughout school, with opportunities to learn and use spelling patterns.
- The individual plans for some pupils with SEND are not specific enough. This means that pupils and their parents and carers do not understand when pupils are making progress. Leaders should ensure that the small steps to be taken for each pupil with SEND, and the teaching strategies to support them, are specific.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Greenfields Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlewood Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Fordley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Great Park Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Brunton First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Burradon Community Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Age range
- 1 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Robertson
- Phone
- 01916250100
- Address
- Taylor Avenue, Wideopen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 6NB
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 108609
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.