The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 368
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mr Carl Sutherland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dunston Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dunston Hill Community Primary School?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School currently has 368 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dunston Hill Community Primary School take?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dunston Hill Community Primary School?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School is in Gateshead, NE11 9NX, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dunston Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dunston 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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