West Jesmond Primary School

About West Jesmond Primary School

West Jesmond is a truly unique school with a long history of successfully providing the highest quality education in Jesmond since 1901. We foster a whole family atmosphere where children feel confident to express their individuality, their talents and know that success in any aspect of their lives will be rewarded and celebrated.

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Key Facts

Founded 1901

Head/Principal Matt Ward

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 117 responses • 19.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

99.1% positive 0.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.6% positive 2.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

97.4% positive 0.9% negative

My child does well at this school

97.4% positive 2.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 117 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

27.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

83.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily D

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

We have been so happy with West Jesmond Primary. The facilities are excellent and the staff are all so welcoming and supportive. Our daughter loves the after-school club and the school's focus on British values and inclusion really resonates with us.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David K

Parent Dec 20, 2021

4.0

"Excellent Education and Community"

We were a bit worried about switching schools, but West Jesmond Primary has exceeded our expectations. The teachers are all very experienced and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. We love the sense of community too - it feels like one big happy family.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Samantha W

Parent Jun 15, 2020

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

Our child did attend West Jesmond Primary for a few years, and while we loved the focus on creativity and the after-school activities, we did sometimes feel that the school was a bit disorganized and communication could be better. However, the teachers were generally very good and our child did make some great friends.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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