
Canning Street Primary School is a foundation primary school located in the urban setting of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. It serves a diverse community, drawing children from the inner-west neighbourhoods of Benwell, Elswick, and West City. The school caters to mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 11 years, with a current enrolment of 462 students against a capacity of 480. Canning Street Primary School has a strong reputation within the local community for fostering an inclusive environment, often referred to as an oasis in the vibrant city. The school’s ethos is encapsulated by its core values of independence, kindness, courage, and motivation, aiming to prepare students to become responsible members of society. Parents can find more information on the school’s [website](https://www.canning.newcastle.sch.uk).
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)