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South Street Community Primary School

Goodgraded 05/03/2024Ages 3–11226 pupilsDoes not apply
Gateshead, NE8 4BB
Gateshead

South Street Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Gateshead. The school has around 226 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/03/2024, South Street Community Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Gateshead can view South Street Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Gateshead (NE8 4BB), South Street Community Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 05/03/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals45.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.3%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)2%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)5%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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