The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Miss Lynne Wales (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Cramer Street, Deckham, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4BB
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is South Street Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Street Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Street Community Primary School?
South Street Community Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Street Community Primary School take?
South Street Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Street Community Primary School?
South Street Community Primary School is in Gateshead, NE8 4BB, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Street Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Street 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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