Best Primary Schools in Gateshead 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 66 schools across Gateshead. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

27%

Outstanding rate

65.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Greenside Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
🥈	St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
🥉	St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
4.	Front Street Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
5.	Fellside Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
6.	Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
7.	Clover Hill Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
8.	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Primary	Good	77	View school
9.	Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
10.	St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Primary	Good	77	View school
11.	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
12.	Brighton Avenue Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
13.	Brandling Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
14.	Emmaville Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
15.	Blaydon West Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
16.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Primary	Good	72	View school
17.	Riverside Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
18.	Caedmon Community Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
19.	St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Primary	Good	69	View school
20.	St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook Primary	Good	69	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Gateshead?

There are 66 primary schools in Gateshead, of which 18 (27%) 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 Greenside Primary 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?

27% of primary schools in Gateshead are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.