Falla Park Community Primary School
Gateshead, NE10 9HP · Gateshead · primary school
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34th 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 — 6.5/10 against 1,001 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Falla Park Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils during the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about Falla Park Community Primary School
Overview
Falla Park Community Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “nurturing and inclusive” environment where pupils are “welcoming, friendly and inquisitive.” Leaders have high expectations, resulting in an “exceptional” learning atmosphere where pupils behave extremely well and achieve well, often from lower starting points.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “courtesy, empathy and respect” and thrive through positive relationships, with parents being “overwhelmingly supportive.”
- Early years provision offers “rich learning experiences” that build confidence, with a strong focus on communication, language, and phonics.
- Teaching is effective, helping pupils master key knowledge in subjects like mathematics and geography, while systems for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “robust and effective.”
- Attendance has seen “significant and consistent improvement,” and behaviour is “highly positive,” with staff supporting those who struggle with “empathy and respect.”
Areas to improve
- Spelling errors for some younger pupils are “not consistently picked up and addressed,” leading to repeated mistakes that reduce work quality.
- Governors do not “question or challenge this information with sufficient rigour,” limiting their understanding of the curriculum’s impact and oversight of school performance.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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