The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 166
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 41.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Louise Cuthbertson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Pembroke Avenue, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortobello Primary School
Primary · 388m away
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Secondary · 951m away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Primary · 1.1km away
Rickleton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Primary · 1.7km away
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Primary · 2.0km away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barley Mow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barley Mow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barley Mow Primary School?
Barley Mow Primary School currently has 166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barley Mow Primary School take?
Barley Mow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barley Mow Primary School?
Barley Mow Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH3 2DJ, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barley Mow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barley Mow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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