The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 29.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Hocking (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Rothbury Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEmmanuel College
City technology college · Grammar · Very close
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Primary · 1.4km away
Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Eslington Primary School
Special school · 1.8km away
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Washingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Riverside Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lobley Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lobley Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lobley Hill Primary School?
Lobley Hill Primary School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lobley Hill Primary School take?
Lobley Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lobley Hill Primary School?
Lobley Hill Primary School is in Gateshead, NE11 0AT, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lobley Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lobley Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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