The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 44% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 43.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs K Kelly (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
Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Chopwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chopwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chopwell Primary School?
Chopwell Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chopwell Primary School take?
Chopwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chopwell Primary School?
Chopwell Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE17 7HS, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chopwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chopwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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