The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Swinbank (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlynwood Community Primary School
Primary · 522m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Primary · 570m away
Dryden School
Special school · 730m away
Oakfield Junior School
Primary · 909m away
The Cedars School
Special school · 999m away
The Cedars Academy
Academy · 999m away
Grace College
Secondary · 1.0km away
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Academy · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kells Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kells Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kells Lane Primary School?
Kells Lane Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kells Lane Primary School take?
Kells Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kells Lane Primary School?
Kells Lane Primary School is in Gateshead, NE9 5HX, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kells Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kells Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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