Dinnington First School
Dinnington First School is a primary school (Foundation school), ages 3–9, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13, in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area. It has 320 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 January 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5 areas — inspected 6 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 320 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 15% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.33% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.9% | 2024/25 |
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