Parkhead Community Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6LT · Gateshead · primary school
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60th 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 — 0.8/10 against 1,273 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkhead Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 pupils against a stated capacity of 406. 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 interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Parkhead Community Primary School
Overview
Parkhead Community Primary School is described as an inclusive institution where leaders and staff hold "high aspirations for pupils." The report highlights "warm and caring" relationships, a "purposeful working atmosphere," and a curriculum designed to help pupils achieve "being the best they can be."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and has high ambition," with teachers using a "step-by-step approach" to embed knowledge, particularly in mathematics and history.
- Pupils make a "positive start to learning to read," supported by consistent phonics lessons and well-matched books.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "well matched to their needs," with timely referrals and appropriate staff training.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils displaying confidence, maturity, and respect for diversity, while bullying is reported as "rare."
- Staff well-being is monitored, and there is a "clear culture of teamwork" supported by approachable leaders and governors.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum is not effectively linked to subjects like history and geography in the rest of the school, failing to fully prepare pupils for Key Stage 1.
- Assessment in some foundation subjects, such as physical education, is "not securely in place" and does not sufficiently inform future planning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a "culture of vigilance," timely support for families, and robust checks on adults working in the school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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