The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Aimi Clennell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAteres Girls High School
Independent · 515m away
Falla Park Community Primary School
Primary · 622m away
The Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 804m away
The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.1km away
XP Gateshead
Secondary · 1.2km away
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heworth Grange School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Windy Nook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brandling Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brandling Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brandling Primary School?
Brandling Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brandling Primary School take?
Brandling Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brandling Primary School?
Brandling Primary School is in Gateshead, NE10 0JB, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brandling Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brandling Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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