Barley Mow Primary School
Chester le Street, DH3 2DJ · Gateshead · primary school
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48th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.0/10 against 1,275 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barley Mow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and can attend the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the School Council organise for students? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Barley Mow Primary School
Overview
Barley Mow Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "warm and welcoming" with positive relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) while fostering a culture where pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are respectful, and "enthusiastically engage in their learning" in interesting and challenging lessons.
- The mathematics curriculum has seen improved outcomes, with teachers effectively helping pupils remember and practise knowledge through assessment.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme well, ensuring children in early years have a "well-considered introduction to learning sounds and letters."
- Pupils with SEND are fully included, receiving appropriate support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school offers enriching experiences through initiatives like ‘Our School Pledge’, including residential visits and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for writing is "not as well established as other curriculum areas," resulting in outcomes that do not match those in reading, mathematics, and science.
- Leaders must ensure the planned writing curriculum is implemented as intended and continuously reviewed to help all pupils achieve their potential.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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