Glynwood Community Primary School
Gateshead, NE9 5SY · Gateshead · primary school
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53rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.8/10 against 2,330 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glynwood Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 5.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Glynwood Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and resilient, feeling safe because adults consistently support good behaviour and listen to their concerns. The school provides a well-designed, ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make progress from their starting points. While the majority benefit from a good quality of education, provisional outcomes for key stage 2 in 2024 do not yet reflect this, particularly in mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued, with adults acting on worries and fostering resilience through the school’s values.
- An embedded systematic approach to early reading ensures most pupils become confident, fluent readers.
- The school is inclusive, with staff trained to support pupils with complex needs and a culture of mutual respect.
- Pupils have rich opportunities for wider development, including roles like eco-warriors and access to clubs and trips.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, who have taken effective steps to manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The revised mathematics curriculum is not yet sufficiently embedded, meaning pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
- Persistent absence remains high for some pupils, hindering their progress despite existing tracking measures.
- The curriculum does not provide sufficient depth of knowledge about different faiths and religions, leading to confusion among pupils.
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 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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