The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Humphrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarley Mow Primary School
Primary · 388m away
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Secondary · 616m away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Primary · 874m away
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Primary · 1.4km away
Rickleton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oxclose Community School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oxclose Community Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Portobello Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portobello Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portobello Primary School?
Portobello Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portobello Primary School take?
Portobello Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Portobello Primary School?
Portobello Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH3 2LY, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portobello Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Portobello Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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