The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Allan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brighton Avenue Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brighton Avenue Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brighton Avenue Primary School?
Brighton Avenue Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brighton Avenue Primary School take?
Brighton Avenue Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brighton Avenue Primary School?
Brighton Avenue Primary School is in Gateshead, NE8 1XS, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brighton Avenue Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brighton Avenue Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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