Dinnington First School
Dinnington First School is a primary located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7JY. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 9. It currently has approximately 275 pupils on roll.
Dinnington First School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a foundation school. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Foundation school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 9
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 333
Number of Pupils: 275
Number of Boys: 141
Number of Girls: 134
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 10.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-08
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2022-01-18
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Ash
Phone: 01661822457
Website: www.dinnington.newcastle.sch.uk
Location: Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dinnington First School
What is the Ofsted rating of Dinnington First School?
Dinnington First School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Dinnington First School admit?
Dinnington First School admits pupils from age 3 to 9.
Is Dinnington First School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Dinnington First School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Dinnington First School?
Dinnington First School is a foundation school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Dinnington First School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Dinnington First School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Dinnington First School?
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