The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 67% 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 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
- 292
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 66.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Ms Kate Savage (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
Springwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Primary · 398m away
Hill Top School
Special school · 761m away
Larkspur Community Primary School
Primary · 787m away
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Secondary · 954m away
Furrowfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
Primary · 1.3km away
Springwell Village Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Roman Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fell Dyke Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fell Dyke Community Primary School?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School currently has 292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fell Dyke Community Primary School take?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fell Dyke Community Primary School?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School is in Gateshead, NE9 7AA, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fell Dyke Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fell Dyke 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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