Holystone Primary School
Whitley Road, Holystone, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holystone Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 21st of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 November 2023, report published 21 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 November 2023
Pupils at this school embody the 'Holystone ethos'. Leaders have ensured that the school's values, which include respect, independence and resilience, are at the centre of all that the school does. The school's curriculum further embeds these values. Pupils are encouraged to become caring, compassionate and resilient citizens. One pupil summed up the views of many by saying, 'Everyone is friendly here.' Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and what they can achieve. Pupils rise up to these expectations. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils. Leaders at the school are proactive in putting effective support in place for these pupils. Pupils feel safe at school. Leaders ensure that staff and governors are well trained and understand their safeguarding responsibilities. Bullying at the school is rare. Behaviour in lessons is very positive. Occasionally, this is not the case at breaktimes or lunchtimes. However, if issues arise, pupils are confident that trusted adults will resolve the issues quickly. Parents are very supportive of the school. Many parents and carers stated that the school goes 'above and beyond' for parents and pupils.
What the school should improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects does not allow for sufficiently precise checks on pupils' acquisition of knowledge and skills. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified quickly. The school should ensure that assessment in these subjects is used to precisely track pupils' learning and to ensure that pupils are acquiring knowledge and skills in line with the school's intentions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
456 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Holystone Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Backworth Park Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Hadrian Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Forest Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Ivy Road Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah McLennan
- Phone
- 01919170004
- Address
- Whitley Road, Holystone, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0DA
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 108581
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.