There are 50 schools in Gateshead (excluding independent schools), including 35 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Gateshead has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Gateshead under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Gateshead
| Total Schools | 50 |
| Total Pupils | 14,226 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 18.33 |
| Median Free School Meals | 39% |
The median school in Gateshead has 39% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 9th highest figure in Tyne & Wear. This represents about 6,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 2 of Gateshead's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Gateshead is 18.33 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 9th lowest ratio in Tyne & Wear, and the 103rd lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North East region of the UK.
Primaries
35
11% Outstanding • 54% Good
Secondaries
5
20% Outstanding • 20% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Gateshead's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 19 schools or 54% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and high - about 31% and 20% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 29% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Gateshead's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Very low |
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| Bill Quay Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 209 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Brandling Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Very low |
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| Brighton Avenue Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 410 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Good |
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| Caedmon Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Carr Hill Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 369 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Colegate Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Good |
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| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | 3–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 498 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Falla Park Community Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| Fell Dyke Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Very low |
Very low |
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| Glynwood Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 480 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
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| Harlow Green Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Kells Lane Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 472 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 390 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Larkspur Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 203 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Lingey House Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 524 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Good |
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| Lobley Hill Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Oakfield Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 180 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
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| Oakfield Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Riverside Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 270 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
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| South Street Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Good |
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| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 208 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Church of England | |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw | 3–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | ||
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | 4–11 yrs | 315 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | 4–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton | 3–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | 4–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston | 4–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | 3–11 yrs | 119 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| The Drive Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 219 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Wardley Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| White Mere Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 205 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Windy Nook Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
High |
Good |
Most of Gateshead's secondary schools have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 20% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and high - about 40% and 20% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 40% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Gateshead's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead | 11–18 yrs | 1,465 |
Outstanding |
High |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Grace College | 11–18 yrs | 1,432 |
Low |
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| Heworth Grange School | 11–16 yrs | 1,361 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |
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| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School | 11–18 yrs | 900 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| XP Gateshead | 11–16 yrs | 250 |
Most of Gateshead's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |