Roman Road Primary School
Gateshead, NE10 8SA · Gateshead · primary school
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54th 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 — 2.8/10 against 1,445 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| 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.
Roman Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available for children in Key Stage 2? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches the capacity?
What Ofsted said about Roman Road Primary School
Overview
Roman Road Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, having improved significantly since its previous ‘Inadequate’ rating. The report highlights a ‘calm, purposeful atmosphere’ where pupils feel safe and benefit from a ‘well-balanced curriculum’ underpinned by strong emotional support.
Strengths
- Leaders have successfully addressed previous shortcomings, with ‘effective oversight of behaviour’ leading to reduced incidents and improved attendance.
- The early years provision is described as ‘vibrant and exciting’, with new approaches to mathematics improving children’s fluency and accuracy.
- Staff deliver high-quality phonics teaching, ensuring pupils enjoy a ‘variety of texts’ and communicate with confidence.
- Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is ‘carefully mapped out’, helping pupils understand safety, relationships, and local issues such as knife crime.
- Governors are ‘supportive and equipped to offer challenge’, while staff feel ‘supported and cared for’.
Areas to improve
- Staff must strengthen the use of assessment information to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, as current checks are not used effectively enough.
- Leaders should ensure teaching helps pupils connect new learning to previously taught content, as some struggle to recall knowledge and make links across subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders having ‘diligently reviewed and strengthened’ systems, accurate records, and strong working relationships with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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