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.

Gateshead has 66 primary schools, of which 8 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 58 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Gateshead are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Greenside Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Gateshead follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

66
Total schools
8
Outstanding
12%
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 89 View school
🥈 Front Street Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
4. Clover Hill Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
5. Fellside Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary
 Good 85 View school
7. St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Blaydon West Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Ryton Community Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Oakfield Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Oakfield Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. South Street Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Caedmon Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Primary
 Good 77 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 8 (12%) 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?
12% of primary schools in Gateshead are rated Outstanding and 88% 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.