Brandling Primary School
Gateshead, NE10 0JB · Gateshead · primary school
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33rd 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 — 6.9/10 against 1,082 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brandling Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sewing, Games, Cookery, iPad, and Gardening clubs, alongside Football, Dodgeball, and Dance. Arts and crafts, music, and dance are also offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brandling Primary School
Overview
Brandling Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" environment where positive relationships help pupils feel "happy and safe." The inspection highlights significant improvements since the previous visit, with new leaders uniting staff to deliver an "ambitious curriculum" and an "exceptional" personal development offer.
Strengths
- The school’s "personal development offer is exceptional," providing pupils with a "wide range of experiences" such as yoga, cookery, and dance, alongside leadership roles like Eco-Warriors.
- Staff have "high expectations" and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "achieve well" in calm, quiet classrooms.
- Reading provision is strong, with a "consistently followed" system from Reception, including "dedicated whole-class reading" and texts matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, using "short ‘snappy maths’ sessions" and revisiting prior learning to help pupils "achieve well" by the end of key stage 2.
- Governors have "improved their oversight," visiting to observe the impact of leaders’ actions, while staff appreciate the focus on their "professional development and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, "checks on pupils’ knowledge are not consistent," meaning work is sometimes too hard or pupils move on before they are ready.
- Leaders should support teachers to use assessment to "adapt teaching to ensure all pupils make the progress that they could."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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