The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Lucie Forrest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Albion Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmXP Gateshead
Secondary · Very close
The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School
Secondary · 369m away
Furrowfield School
Special school · 500m away
Ateres Girls High School
Independent · 852m away
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Secondary · 860m away
Falla Park Community Primary School
Primary · 902m away
The Drive Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Larkspur Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Windy Nook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Windy Nook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windy Nook Primary School?
Windy Nook Primary School currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windy Nook Primary School take?
Windy Nook Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Windy Nook Primary School?
Windy Nook Primary School is in Gateshead, NE10 9BD, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windy Nook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Windy Nook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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