The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 27.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mr John Archer (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
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Sherburn Way, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLingey House Primary School
Primary · 485m away
Wardley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary · 1.1km away
Roman Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Heworth Grange School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Bill Quay Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is White Mere Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
White Mere Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend White Mere Community Primary School?
White Mere Community Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does White Mere Community Primary School take?
White Mere Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is White Mere Community Primary School?
White Mere Community Primary School is in Gateshead, NE10 8BA, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does White Mere Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, White Mere 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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