Wardley Primary School
Gateshead, NE10 8TX · Gateshead · primary school
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44th 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 — 7.1/10 against 1,688 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wardley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
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 292 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Wardley Primary School
Overview
Wardley Primary School is described as a nurturing environment where pupils are "cheerful and happy" and feel safe. Leaders have established a "tangible and high-quality culture of inclusion," ensuring that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs thrive. The school demonstrates strong leadership and governance, with effective professional development supporting staff.
Strengths
- There is a "tangible and high-quality culture of inclusion" where pupils of all needs are "welcomed warmly into the Wardley 'family'".
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve "especially well in reading and mathematics," now outperforming non-disadvantaged pupils nationally in these subjects.
- Governors are "well informed and highly skilled," fulfilling duties with "admirable diligence" and effectively challenging leaders.
- Behaviour is "typically positive" with bullying being "exceptionally rare," and attendance for disadvantaged pupils is "significantly and consistently above the national averages".
- Staff benefit from a "high-quality programme of professional development" and appreciate that their workload and wellbeing are a "high priority".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to embed highly effective teaching of writing" to secure foundational knowledge, as some pupils have "gaps in their knowledge, particularly in writing".
- Leaders should "further tailor the personal development curriculum" to ensure all pupils have access to a "wide range of high-quality experiences beyond the taught curriculum".
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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