The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Nellis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Glynwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKells Lane Primary School
Primary · 522m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Primary · 749m away
Dryden School
Special school · 868m away
The Cedars School
Special school · 934m away
The Cedars Academy
Academy · 934m away
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Secondary · 966m away
Larkspur Community Primary School
Primary · 992m away
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Academy · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Glynwood Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Glynwood Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glynwood Community Primary School?
Glynwood Community Primary School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glynwood Community Primary School take?
Glynwood Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Glynwood Community Primary School?
Glynwood Community Primary School is in Gateshead, NE9 5SY, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glynwood Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Glynwood 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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