Lobley Hill Primary School
Gateshead, NE11 0AT · Gateshead · primary school
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31st 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,458 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lobley Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Lobley Hill Primary School
Overview
Lobley Hill Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils enjoy lessons in this “welcoming school” and are “well prepared for the next stage in their education.” The report confirms that pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics and reading, within a supportive environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” enriched by “sporting and cultural opportunities” and outdoor learning.
- Pupils “behave well” and conduct themselves appropriately, supported by core values of “co-operation and respect.”
- The “personal development programme is a particular strength,” helping pupils understand health, well-being, and online safety.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “learn the full curriculum” and are “fully involved in the life of the school.”
- The governing body “carries out its role effectively,” possessing the right skills to “challenge and support the school.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not “systematically and routinely check what pupils know and understand,” leading to unaddressed gaps in learning.
- The school should implement strategies to “systematically check pupils’ understanding of the curriculum” so teaching can be adapted to ensure pupils “embed the key knowledge.”
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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