Bill Quay Primary School
Gateshead, NE10 0UN · Gateshead · primary school
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17th 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 the 4,185 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 41% | 2.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 26% | 2.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bill Quay Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 209. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Bill Quay Primary School
Overview
Bill Quay Primary School continues to be a good school, described by parents as the ‘heart of the local community’. The inspection highlights a respectful culture where pupils are kind, well-supported, and proud of their learning environment. Leaders have proactively designed a curriculum that suits the school’s context, ensuring pupils gain a secure understanding of their place in the world.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong relationships, treating each other with ‘rights, respect and resilience’, and bullying is not considered a problem.
- The curriculum is carefully planned in ‘small steps’, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge, with particular success in early reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported to study the curriculum alongside their peers’.
- Staff feel valued and supported by leaders, who consider workload and share a clear vision for pupil achievement.
- Leaders effectively managed the transition during the pandemic, providing a ‘friendly face’ through live lessons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not fully developed assessment approaches for all subjects, making it difficult to precisely assess pupil learning in some areas; they should continue developing assessment across all curriculum areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being ‘vigilant in their attention to pupils’ welfare’ and rigorous pre-employment checks ensuring all adults are suitable to work with children.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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