Grange First School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Norham Road Gosforth Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE3 2NP |
| Reference Number | 108444 |
Grange First School continues to deliver a good quality of education, fostering a vibrant and nurturing environment where pupils are enthusiastic and feel safe. The recent leadership changes have been responsive to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and have led to significant improvements, particularly in early reading, where a new phonics program is making a positive impact. While pupils thrive and enjoy school, attention is needed on the sequencing and clarity of the foundation subjects curriculum to ensure that knowledge is effectively built over time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 321 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.29%
Girls: 51.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Short inspection |
| 08 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by staff who care for their well-being.
- The teaching of early reading, especially through phonics, is a particular strength.
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional understanding of tolerance, diversity, and equality.
- Strong personal, social, health, and economic education curriculum in place.
- High staff morale and supportive leadership environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans for foundation subjects lack clarity and coherence.
- Pupils do not learn and retain knowledge as well as they could in some subjects.
- Further improvements needed in systems supporting pupils with SEND.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 70 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3HE |
0.14 miles |
|
Regent Farm First School
Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3PE |
0.36 miles |
|
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EE |
0.38 miles |
|
Archibald First School
Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EB |
0.47 miles |
|
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UN |
0.48 miles |
|
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JT |
0.48 miles |
|
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Hartford Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5LE |
0.48 miles |
|
Gosforth Park First School
Granville Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5JQ |
0.51 miles |
|
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1US |
0.8 miles |
|
North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road, Fawdon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2SL |
0.82 miles |
|
Mountfield Primary School
Kirkwood Drive, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3AT |
1.04 miles |
|
South Gosforth First School
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1YF |
1.11 miles |
|
Wyndham Primary School
Wyndsail Place, Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4QP |
1.15 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3QR |
1.29 miles |
|
Brunton First School
Roseden Way, Newcastle Great Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 9BD |
1.3 miles |
|
Kenton Bar Primary School
Ryal Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3YF |
1.55 miles |
|
West Jesmond Primary School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3AJ |
1.74 miles |
|
Kingston Park Primary School
Cranleigh Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2EL |
1.77 miles |
|
Balliol Primary School
Chesters Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8QP |
1.81 miles |
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Balliol Primary School
Chesters Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8QP |
1.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH |
0.18 miles |
|
Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES |
0.66 miles |
|
Westfield School
Oakfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS |
0.99 miles |
|
Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU |
1.3 miles |
|
Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens), Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UZ |
1.3 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
1.43 miles |
|
Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB |
1.83 miles |
|
Great Park Academy
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR |
1.85 miles |
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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
|
1.95 miles |
|
Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
2.06 miles |
|
Benton House School
Benton House, Front Street, Benton, NE7 7XE |
2.09 miles |
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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
2.16 miles |
|
Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
2.29 miles |
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Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
2.38 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH |
2.49 miles |
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Percy Hedley School
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH |
2.67 miles |
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Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ |
2.72 miles |
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George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
2.76 miles |
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Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
2.9 miles |
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Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
2.93 miles |