Schools in Gateshead
Gateshead is a metropolitan borough area in the North East. It has 93 open schools and colleges: 66 primary, 9 secondary, 7 special, 1 nursery, 1 sixth form or college and 9 others. 34% are academies or free schools.
Schools
93
66 primary · 9 secondary
Pupils
30,087
on roll in 91 schools
Ofsted Good or better
100%
64 of 64 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
786
on record across 82 schools
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Schools in Gateshead 93
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateres Girls High SchoolOther independent school · GatesheadNone on recordOther · 270 pupils | Other | None on record | 270 | - |
| Barley Mow Primary SchoolCommunity school · Chester le StreetGoodNov 2014Primary · 155 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 155 | 13 |
| Bede Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodJun 2019Primary · 204 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2019 | 204 | 6 |
| Bensham Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · GatesheadOutstandingNov 2013Nursery · 199 pupils · 8 governors | Nursery | OutstandingNov 2013 | 199 | 8 |
| Bill Quay Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 252 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 252 | 10 |
| Birtley East Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BirtleyGoodApr 2015Primary · 189 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2015 | 189 | 6 |
| Blaydon West Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blaydon-on-TyneGoodJul 2013Primary · 166 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2013 | 166 | 9 |
| Brandling Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodJun 2024Primary · 217 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 217 | 7 |
| Brighton Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadNo overall gradeFeb 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 404 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 404 | 10 |
| Caedmon Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodNov 2023Primary · 231 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 231 | 10 |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, GatesheadAcademy converter · GatesheadOutstandingMay 2024Secondary · 1,505 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | OutstandingMay 2024 | 1,505 | 11 |
| Carr Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodSep 2013Primary · 308 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2013 | 308 | 6 |
| Chopwell Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newcastle-upon-TyneGoodApr 2022Primary · 226 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2022 | 226 | 10 |
| Clover Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newcastle-upon-TyneGoodNov 2022Primary · 210 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 210 | 11 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, GatesheadAcademy converter · GatesheadOutstandingNov 2023Primary · 230 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | OutstandingNov 2023 | 230 | 8 |
| Crookhill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · RytonGoodOct 2012Primary · 186 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2012 | 186 | 6 |
| Dryden SchoolCommunity special school · GatesheadOutstandingJun 2015Special · 77 pupils · 12 governors | Special | OutstandingJun 2015 | 77 | 12 |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodMar 2013Primary · 362 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2013 | 362 | 9 |
| Emmanuel CollegeCity technology college · GatesheadNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectiveOther · 1,564 pupils · 9 governors | Other | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 1,564 | 9 |
| Emmaville Primary SchoolCommunity school · RytonNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 442 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 442 | 10 |
| Eslington Primary SchoolCommunity special school · GatesheadOutstandingMar 2017Special · 78 pupils · 10 governors | Special | OutstandingMar 2017 | 78 | 10 |
| Falla Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodApr 2019Primary · 222 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2019 | 222 | 9 |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodDec 2022Primary · 286 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 286 | 8 |
| Fellside Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newcastle-upon-TyneGoodMay 2022Primary · 235 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2022 | 235 | 11 |
| Front Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newcastle-upon-TyneOutstandingJan 2017Primary · 413 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | OutstandingJan 2017 | 413 | 9 |
| Furrowfield SchoolCommunity special school · GatesheadGoodApr 2013Special · 101 pupils · 6 governors | Special | GoodApr 2013 | 101 | 6 |
| Gateshead CollegeFurther education · GatesheadNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolOther independent school · GatesheadNone on recordOther · 152 pupils | Other | None on record | 152 | - |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery SchoolOther independent school · GatesheadNone on recordOther · 156 pupils | Other | None on record | 156 | - |
| Gibside SchoolCommunity special school · GatesheadOutstandingOct 2012Special · 211 pupils · 11 governors | Special | OutstandingOct 2012 | 211 | 11 |
| Glynwood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 423 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 423 | 8 |
| Grace CollegeAcademy converter · GatesheadReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 2, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,125 pupils · 4 governors | Secondary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 2, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards met | 1,125 | 4 |
| Greenside Primary SchoolCommunity school · RytonOutstandingJan 2024Primary · 172 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingJan 2024 | 172 | 10 |
| Harlow Green Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodFeb 2023Primary · 375 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 375 | 12 |
| Haskel SchoolOther independent special school · GatesheadNone on recordSpecial · 23 pupils | Special | None on record | 23 | - |
| Heworth Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led · GatesheadNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 3; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 910 pupils · 6 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in 1 key judgement, Requires improvement in 3; safeguarding effective | 910 | 6 |
| High Spen Primary SchoolCommunity school · Rowlands GillGoodFeb 2012Primary · 172 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2012 | 172 | 9 |
| Highfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Rowlands GillGoodSep 2018Primary · 112 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2018 | 112 | 11 |
| Hill Top SchoolCommunity special school · GatesheadGoodOct 2014Special · 127 pupils · 12 governors | Special | GoodOct 2014 | 127 | 12 |
| Kells Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodJun 2022Primary · 453 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2022 | 453 | 9 |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 309 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards met | 309 | 10 |
| Keser Girls SchoolOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 362 pupils | Other | None on record | 362 | - |
| Keser Torah Boys' SchoolOther independent school · GatesheadNone on recordOther · 103 pupils | Other | None on record | 103 | - |
| Kibblesworth AcademyAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodJun 2017Primary · 126 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2017 | 126 | 12 |
| Kingsmeadow Community SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 868 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 868 | 12 |
| Larkspur Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 154 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 154 | 13 |
| Liberty SchoolOther independent school · Newcastle-upon-TyneNone on recordOther | Other | None on record | - | - |
| Lingey House Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodFeb 2024Primary · 450 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 450 | 9 |
| Lobley Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodMay 2015Primary · 350 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 350 | 10 |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish AcademyAcademy converter · Chester le StreetReport cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,334 pupils · 18 governors | Secondary | Report cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 1,334 | 18 |
| Oakfield Infant SchoolAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodJul 2024Primary · 128 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 128 | 6 |
| Oakfield Junior SchoolAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodMar 2023Primary · 215 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 215 | 6 |
| Parkhead Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blaydon-on-TyneGoodMay 2023Primary · 320 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2023 | 320 | 7 |
| Portobello Primary SchoolCommunity school · Chester le StreetGoodFeb 2014Primary · 182 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2014 | 182 | 9 |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary SchoolCommunity school · Chester le StreetGoodFeb 2024Primary · 362 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 362 | 9 |
| River Tyne Academy GatesheadAcademy alternative provision sponsor led · GatesheadGoodJun 2022Other · 98 pupils | Other | GoodJun 2022 | 98 | - |
| Riverside Primary AcademyAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodDec 2023Primary · 302 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2023 | 302 | 9 |
| Roman Road Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodMar 2023Primary · 210 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 210 | 9 |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Rowlands GillGoodJun 2023Primary · 204 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 204 | 12 |
| Ryton Community Infant SchoolCommunity school · RytonGoodNov 2017Primary · 121 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2017 | 121 | 10 |
| Ryton Junior SchoolCommunity school · RytonNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 133 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 133 | 10 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, ByermoorAcademy converter · Newcastle-upon-TyneGoodJun 2024Primary · 187 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 187 | 9 |
| South Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodMar 2024Primary · 232 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 232 | 11 |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, CrawcrookAcademy converter · RytonGoodMar 2019Primary · 189 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2019 | 189 | 9 |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodMay 2022Primary · 213 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2022 | 213 | 6 |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, PelawAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodJun 2017Primary · 171 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2017 | 171 | 9 |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow GreenAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodJun 2017Primary · 162 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2017 | 162 | 7 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, GatesheadAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodJun 2012Primary · 320 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2012 | 320 | 10 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, BirtleyAcademy converter · Chester le StreetGoodMay 2015Primary · 68 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 68 | 10 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, BirtleyAcademy converter · Chester le StreetNo overall gradeJun 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 105 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJun 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 105 | 10 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlaydonAcademy converter · Blaydon-on-TyneGoodMar 2023Primary · 226 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 226 | 9 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GatesheadAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodSep 2013Primary · 169 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2013 | 169 | 8 |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, HighfieldVoluntary aided school · Rowlands GillGoodOct 2013Primary · 81 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 81 | 10 |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, BlaydonAcademy converter · Blaydon-on-TyneNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 234 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 234 | 10 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, WhickhamAcademy converter · Newcastle-upon-TyneGoodJun 2013Primary · 189 pupils · 3 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2013 | 189 | 3 |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, WrekentonAcademy converter · GatesheadNo overall gradeDec 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 191 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeDec 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 191 | 9 |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low FellAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Feb 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 213 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Feb 2025, no grade given | 213 | 8 |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, DunstonAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodApr 2012Primary · 151 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2012 | 151 | 10 |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, BlaydonAcademy converter · Blaydon-on-TyneGoodMar 2023Secondary · 1,401 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodMar 2023 | 1,401 | 9 |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, GatesheadAcademy converter · GatesheadGoodFeb 2018Primary · 156 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2018 | 156 | 7 |
| Swalwell Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newcastle-upon-TyneGoodMay 2023Primary · 141 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2023 | 141 | 8 |
| The Cedars AcademyAcademy special converter · GatesheadGoodSep 2017Special · 293 pupils · 20 governors | Special | GoodSep 2017 | 293 | 20 |
| The Drive Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodNov 2022Primary · 213 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 213 | 10 |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary SchoolOther independent school · GatesheadNone on recordOther · 475 pupils | Other | None on record | 475 | - |
| Thorp AcademyAcademy sponsor led · RytonGoodApr 2019Secondary · 1,442 pupils · 17 governors | Secondary | GoodApr 2019 | 1,442 | 17 |
| Wardley Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 292 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 292 | 11 |
| Washingwell Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · Newcastle-upon-TyneNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 181 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 181 | 8 |
| West Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blaydon-on-TyneReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 305 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 305 | 12 |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Newcastle-upon-TyneGoodJul 2022Primary · 210 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2022 | 210 | 9 |
| Whickham SchoolAcademy converter · Newcastle-upon-TyneNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 1,690 pupils · 19 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effective | 1,690 | 19 |
| White Mere Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodOct 2014Primary · 136 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2014 | 136 | 10 |
| Windy Nook Primary SchoolCommunity school · GatesheadGoodSep 2013Primary · 332 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2013 | 332 | 11 |
| XP GatesheadFree schools · FellingNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 245 pupils | Secondary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effective | 245 | - |