South Street Community Primary School
Gateshead, NE8 4BB · Gateshead · primary school
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32nd 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 — 7.0/10 against 1,055 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| 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.
South Street Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% 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 April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific strategies are used to support pupils aiming for that level? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about South Street Community Primary School
Overview
South Street Community Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report describes a ‘nurturing environment’ where pupils are ‘safe’, ‘polite’, and ‘proud of their school’. Leaders have driven positive change, resulting in a ‘calm and orderly’ atmosphere where staff and families share strong, supportive relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘high-quality education’ and ‘develop a depth of knowledge over time’, with mathematics progress ‘significantly above the average progress nationally’.
- The school fosters excellent personal development; pupils are ‘passionate about equality of opportunity’ and take on leadership roles, such as acting as ‘young interpreters’ for peers.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, supported by well-trained staff and daily ‘stop, drop and read’ sessions, helping pupils ‘develop a love of reading’.
- Early years provision offers an ‘immersive learning environment’ where children ‘concentrate on tasks well’ and engage in meaningful social play.
- Attendance has ‘rapidly improved’ due to close liaison with families and the wider community to reduce barriers.
Areas to improve
- The ‘ambitious curriculum is not implemented consistently well’, leading to variability in the quality of education pupils receive.
- Some pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘do not achieve as well as they should’ because the curriculum is ‘not adapted sufficiently well’ in some subjects.
- The school must improve the ‘monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum’ to ensure its impact is ‘fully understood’ and embedded from early years to Year 6.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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