The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Toni Elizabeth Devine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Davidson Road, Bill Quay, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0UN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWardley Primary School
Primary · 862m away
West Walker Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lingey House Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Heworth Grange School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
White Mere Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Tyneview Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bill Quay Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bill Quay Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bill Quay Primary School?
Bill Quay Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bill Quay Primary School take?
Bill Quay Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bill Quay Primary School?
Bill Quay Primary School is in Gateshead, NE10 0UN, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bill Quay Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bill Quay Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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