Emmaville Primary School
Ryton, NE40 4ND · Gateshead · primary school
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9th 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 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Emmaville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir and Steel Pan club, or learn Drums, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Penny whistle, or Trumpet. Year 5 and Year 6 pupils take trips to Yorkshire and London. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 442 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the physical capacity? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the music lessons structured for beginners?
What Ofsted said about Emmaville Primary School
Overview
Emmaville Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where every pupil is "valued and feels safe." The inspection found that the school maintains high expectations for behaviour and achievement, with staff demonstrating a "strong sense of team spirit" and a clear vision focused on pupils becoming "life-long learners."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) supported to "flourish" and access learning effectively.
- Reading provision is "highly ambitious," resulting in pupils developing into "fluent and confident readers" who show a "love of reading."
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being "respectful of one another" and demonstrating "positive attitudes to learning."
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils taught to "respect difference" and actively contributing to the community through roles such as "inclusion ambassador."
- Leaders and governors provide "clear oversight" and ensure staff workload and well-being are carefully considered.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum areas, "checks on pupils’ learning are not used as effectively," meaning tasks do not sufficiently account for what pupils know.
- The school should ensure these checks are used well across all subjects to enable staff to set tasks that help pupils "gain the knowledge they need."
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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