How many pupils does Dinnington First School have?

Dinnington First School has 315 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Dinnington First School?

The headteacher of Dinnington First School is Caroline Ash.

What type of school is Dinnington First School?

Dinnington First School is a Foundation school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Dinnington First School in?

Dinnington First School is in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area.

Foundation school Primary Open

Dinnington First School

Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 7JY

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 16 November 2021). Last inspected 6 January 2026.

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315

Pupils

14.8%

Free school meals

About this school

Dinnington First School is a Foundation school serving primary age pupils, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The school has 315 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 16 November 2021). Last inspected 6 January 2026. The Headteacher is Caroline Ash. The school is administered by Newcastle upon Tyne local authority. It belongs to Gosforth Schools' Trust. The school has a Multi-faith religious character.

School details

Headteacher: Caroline Ash
Trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Multi-faith
URN: 108437

Contact

01661822457 contactus@dinnington.newcastle.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Dinnington First School are handled by the school or the local authority (Newcastle upon Tyne). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.