Lingey House Primary School
Gateshead, NE10 8DN · Gateshead · primary school
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52nd 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 — 2.4/10 against 2,364 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lingey House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved this, 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 524. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Lingey House Primary School
Overview
Lingey House Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. The report describes a school where pupils are “incredibly proud” to belong, benefiting from “warm, nurturing relationships” and an “ambitious” curriculum that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being “very polite and respectful” while engaging in learning with “enthusiasm and focus”.
- The curriculum is “planned clearly” with careful consideration of knowledge retention, and teachers “deliver the curriculum consistently well”.
- Reading is a priority; pupils “acquire phonics knowledge rapidly” and develop fluency through high-quality texts that teach about “different cultures and backgrounds”.
- Personal development is “impressive”, with pupils thriving in extra-curricular clubs and taking on leadership roles such as “mental health ambassadors”.
- Early years provision is effective, helping children settle well and develop independence through “adult-led and child-initiated activities”.
Areas to improve
- The school must further refine the teaching of writing, as refinements to the writing curriculum are “not yet fully embedded”.
- Pupils currently have “limited opportunities to write at length”, and their composition and editing skills are “not as assured as they should be”.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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