Regent Farm First School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wansbeck Road South Gosforth Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE3 3PE |
| Reference Number | 108440 |
Regent Farm First School continues to perform well as a good school. It provides a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning. The school has strong communication with parents, who express high levels of satisfaction. Although the curriculum offers a solid foundation in key areas such as literacy and numeracy, there is some need for improvement in pupils' progress in certain foundation subjects. The leadership is proactive in ensuring comprehensive support for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, which plays a key role in the school's effective educational approach.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 333 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.15%
Girls: 49.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 4 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.8% |
| Asian, Other | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 26 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Effective communication and strong relationships with parents.
- Pupils feel safe and respected within the school.
- A structured and well-planned curriculum from early years.
- Teachers create engaging and enjoyable lessons.
- Integration of students with special educational needs into school life.
- Strong emphasis on developing pupils' reading skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers lacking confidence in knowledge of some foundation subjects limits pupil support and challenge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 35 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Grange First School
Norham Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2NP |
0.36 miles |
|
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3HE |
0.42 miles |
|
North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road, Fawdon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2SL |
0.51 miles |
|
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EE |
0.59 miles |
|
Archibald First School
Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EB |
0.64 miles |
|
Mountfield Primary School
Kirkwood Drive, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3AT |
0.72 miles |
|
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UN |
0.8 miles |
|
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Hartford Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5LE |
0.83 miles |
|
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JT |
0.84 miles |
|
Gosforth Park First School
Granville Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JQ |
0.85 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3QR |
0.95 miles |
|
Wyndham Primary School
Wyndsail Place, Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4QP |
0.99 miles |
|
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1US |
1.13 miles |
|
Kenton Bar Primary School
Ryal Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3YF |
1.2 miles |
|
Brunton First School
Roseden Way, Newcastle Great Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 9BD |
1.23 miles |
|
South Gosforth First School
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1YF |
1.35 miles |
|
Kingston Park Primary School
Cranleigh Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2EL |
1.42 miles |
|
Havannah First School
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR |
1.73 miles |
|
West Jesmond Primary School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3AJ |
1.89 miles |
|
Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 3PL |
1.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH |
0.53 miles |
|
Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES |
0.79 miles |
|
Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU |
0.97 miles |
|
Westfield School
Oakfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS |
1 miles |
|
Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens), Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UZ |
1.66 miles |
|
Great Park Academy
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR |
1.74 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
1.76 miles |
|
Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB |
1.96 miles |
|
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
|
2.07 miles |
|
Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
2.22 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH |
2.29 miles |
|
Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
2.32 miles |
|
Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ |
2.36 miles |
|
Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
2.4 miles |
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Benton House School
Benton House, Front Street, Benton, NE7 7XE |
2.44 miles |
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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
2.52 miles |
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Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
2.56 miles |
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Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
2.76 miles |
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Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
2.76 miles |
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Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
2.79 miles |