Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Gateshead 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 92 schools across Gateshead. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

16%

Outstanding rate

65.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Bensham Grove Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Dryden School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Gibside School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Greenside Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
5.	Front Street Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
6.	Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
7.	Clover Hill Community Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
8.	Fellside Community Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
9.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Primary	Good	85	View school
10.	St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Primary	Good	83	View school
11.	Blaydon West Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
12.	St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook Primary	Good	81	View school
13.	St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
14.	Ryton Community Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Hill Top School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
18.	River Tyne Academy Gateshead Not applicable	Good	80	View school
19.	St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Gateshead?

There are 92 primary & secondary schools in Gateshead, of which 15 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Gateshead?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Gateshead is Bensham Grove Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Gateshead?

Primary and secondary school applications in Gateshead are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Gateshead council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Gateshead?

16% of primary & secondary schools in Gateshead are rated Outstanding and 74% are rated Good. 83.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.