Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Chester le Street, DH3 1AY · Gateshead · primary school
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45th 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 — 3.1/10 against 2,979 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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 (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 for the 2.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Overview
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School is described as a “vibrant and happy place to learn” where pupils are “proud to be part of this highly inclusive school.” The inspection judged overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development, reflecting a strong culture of respect and kindness. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils secure knowledge, though some subjects are still in the “earlier stages of development.”
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils demonstrating “considerable maturity” in discussing relationships, well-being, and online safety.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “exemplary,” allowing them to flourish academically and socially.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff provide “exemplary” support, helping pupils quickly master phonics and become “fluent readers.”
- Staff consistently demonstrate core values, creating a positive environment where pupils behave well and can focus on learning with “few distractions.”
- Governance is effective, with leaders prioritising staff well-being and ensuring actions positively impact pupil outcomes.
Areas to improve
- In subjects at an “earlier stage of development,” there is “less clarity about the knowledge that pupils need and how this should be taught,” resulting in less well-developed pupil knowledge.
- The early years curriculum is “not precisely focused on the learning children need to acquire,” with some planned activities failing to help children develop their learning sufficiently.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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