The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Angela Whistler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shipcote Lane, Gateshead, NE8 4DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCaedmon Community Primary School
Primary · 384m away
South Street Community Primary School
Primary · 399m away
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Primary · 560m away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary · 596m away
Dryden School
Special school · 856m away
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Academy · 949m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Primary · 987m away
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gibside School's Ofsted rating?
Gibside School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gibside School?
Gibside School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gibside School take?
Gibside School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Gibside School?
Gibside School is in Gateshead, NE8 4DE, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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