The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 321
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 62.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mr Paul Harris (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
Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiver Tyne Academy Gateshead
Academy · 339m away
Falla Park Community Primary School
Primary · 675m away
Dryden School
Special school · 805m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Primary · 908m away
Furrowfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Glynwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Windy Nook Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Gibside School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carr Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carr Hill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carr Hill Community Primary School?
Carr Hill Community Primary School currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carr Hill Community Primary School take?
Carr Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carr Hill Community Primary School?
Carr Hill Community Primary School is in Gateshead, NE9 5NB, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carr Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carr Hill 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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