West Lane Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6PH · Gateshead · primary school
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50th 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 — 2.6/10 against 2,502 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% 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 (2.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 305 pupils against a stated capacity of 424. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about West Lane Primary School
Overview
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and calm environment where pupils display "exemplary behaviour." Leaders ensure children get off to a strong start in early years, with high-quality support for reading and mathematics that helps pupils become "fluent, confident readers."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary behaviour," creating a "happy, calm environment" where they are "kind" and "considerate of others."
- The early years curriculum is of "high quality," with a strong emphasis on developing "speaking, reading and number knowledge."
- Whole-school strategies, such as ‘high 5’, effectively help pupils remember facts and apply previous knowledge to new content.
- Staff have "high expectations" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who achieve well through tailored support.
- Teachers make learning "fun and exciting," fostering a culture where pupils are not afraid to make mistakes.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must review the sequence of plans for some foundation subjects, such as geography, to ensure teachers know "exactly what to teach and when" so pupils do not miss "vital knowledge."
- Leaders should broaden the curriculum to include a "richer and broader" offer regarding pupils’ "social, moral, spiritual and cultural development."
- Leaders should ensure that books provided for reading match pupils’ knowledge and encourage their "love of reading."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear recording systems and vigilant staff who know the signs of concern and procedures to follow.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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