Gateshead primary schools achieve strong results, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 22% reach the higher standard, nearly triple the national average of 8%. St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell, St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston, and Kibblesworth Academy are among the highest-performing options, 97% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. With 40 schools serving Gateshead, families across Low Fell, Dunston, Whickham, and Blaydon have extensive choice of well-regarded local schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #8 | Larkspur Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Brighton Avenue Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #5 | St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #33 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Keser Torah Boys' School | Independent | Primary | 5-11 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
| N/A | The Gateshead Cheder Primary School | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
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Independent • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Bill Quay Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Carr Hill Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #22 | Oakfield Junior School, Gateshead | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | South Street Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Riverside Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #18 | Caedmon Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #20 | Dunston Hill Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | The Drive Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #31 | Brandling Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #34 | Falla Park Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #35 | Roman Road Primary School, Gateshead | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #16 | Harlow Green Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #24 | Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Kibblesworth Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #10 | Lingey House Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #11 | Lobley Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #32 | Glynwood Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #15 | Kells Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Gateshead Jewish Nursery School | Independent | Primary | 2-5 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Oakfield Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Bede Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #37 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #30 | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #25 | Springwell Village Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
| #26 | Fell Dyke Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #14 | White Mere Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #21 | Wardley Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #17 | Windy Nook Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #27 | St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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