The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 39.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Miss Anna Miles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Primary · 855m away
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Primary · 933m away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Primary · 1.4km away
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Blackfell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Springwell Village Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
Primary · 1.9km away
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birtley East Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birtley East Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birtley East Community Primary School?
Birtley East Community Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birtley East Community Primary School take?
Birtley East Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birtley East Community Primary School?
Birtley East Community Primary School is in Birtley, DH3 1QQ, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birtley East Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birtley East Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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