Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Gateshead, NE8 4UN · Gateshead · primary school
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61st 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,154 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a kickboxing club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 309 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 areas did the March 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Overview
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming" institution where pupils feel "valued, safe and included." The report highlights a "highly inclusive environment" with "strong standard" curriculum and teaching, alongside "expected standard" performance in other areas. Leaders are praised for their "insightful" analysis and commitment to removing barriers for all pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with leaders continually refining it to ensure pupils develop a "secure base of skills" in reading, writing, and number.
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with leaders leaving "no stone unturned" to support pupils with special educational needs, those speaking English as an additional language, and disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is "strong," fostering a deep understanding of "equality and equity," with pupils confidently challenging discrimination and understanding online safety.
- Staff provide "highly effective" support, and the school’s "nurturing ethos" ensures pupils manage their behaviour with "empathy and maturity."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure improvements to the writing curriculum have a positive impact on pupils' achievement in writing across all year groups.
- Leaders should ensure their work to improve pupils' attendance results in further improvements for all groups of pupils.
- Those responsible for governance should use high-quality information to provide "robust challenge" to leaders across all areas of the school's work.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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