Barley Mow Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barley Mow Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 16th of 16 primary schools in Chester le Street. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2014, report published 11 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
155 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Barley Mow Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Cuthbertson
- Phone
- 01914102758
- Address
- Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2DJ
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 108373
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.