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Furrowfield School
Goodgraded 17/11/2022Ages 11–1690 pupilsDoes not apply
Furrowfield School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Gateshead. The school has around 90 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/11/2022, Furrowfield School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Gateshead can view Furrowfield School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Gateshead (NE10 9RZ), Furrowfield 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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance72.8%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence56.8%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher4.9England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals74.3%England avg 26.3%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 85.4
Progress 8-1.9
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0.46
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Gateshead
All schools in Gateshead →Cardinal Hume Catholic School, GatesheadOutstanding · 0.2 miLarkspur Community Primary School0.4 miWindy Nook Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miXP Gateshead0.5 miFalla Park Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton0.8 mi
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