Caedmon Community Primary School
Gateshead, NE8 4LH · Gateshead · primary school
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22nd 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 — 7.8/10 against 1,735 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caedmon Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, play table football, engage in art-based activities, and visit Edinburgh. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the School Council involved in shaping the school day?
What Ofsted said about Caedmon Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this wonderfully inclusive school” where respect is central to the ethos and relationships are strong. The school maintains high expectations for pupil success, supported by an ambitious curriculum and exemplary pastoral care that helps children feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- Pupils display excellent behaviour, with bullying being rare and playtimes described as “harmonious.”
- Early reading is taught effectively, with increasing numbers of pupils attaining the phonics screening check and receiving timely support.
- The school provides “exemplary” pastoral care, including highly effective early identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders are actively improving attendance, with the number of persistently absent pupils “reducing markedly.”
- Governors are knowledgeable and effectively support and challenge the school’s work.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must securely align the early years curriculum with whole-school plans to ensure pupils are fully prepared for Year 1 learning.
- The quality of pupils’ writing in subjects other than English is variable and does not meet the high standards expected in English lessons.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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