Birtley East Community Primary School
Highfield, Birtley, DH3 1QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birtley East Community Primary School is a primary school in Birtley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 36th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 April 2015, report published 24 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this warm, welcoming and caring school. They have fun and show great interest in their lessons. Pupils form strong relationships with staff. They have trusted adults that they can talk to and share any worries or concerns. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. The school is ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Pupils rise to these expectations and achieve well. This is particularly the case in mathematics. Pupils also benefit from a strong programme of personal development. They enjoy learning about the different jobs and careers that they can aspire to when they are older. As part of the school's 'being me in my world' programme, pupils learn how to be good citizens in their community and beyond. They behave and conduct themselves well. A variety of enrichment opportunities encourage pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils are enthusiastic about these clubs and activities. They attend in large numbers. Along with sport, there is a strong commitment to drama, music and outdoor education. The annual residential trip is a highlight of the enrichment programme. In preparation for this trip, pupils train to cycle a 26-mile circuit. They are rightly proud of their achievements.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, the school does not ensure that pupils develop some of the key knowledge that they need for their next steps in learning. This makes it more difficult for pupils to build a secure body of subject knowledge. The school should refine these subject curriculums so that teachers know the most essential vocabulary and ideas to emphasise and revisit.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
189 pupils on roll, with places for 308
Schools near Birtley East Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Blackfell Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Springwell Village Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Anna Miles
- Phone
- 01914102551
- Address
- Highfield, Birtley, DH3 1QQ
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 108337
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.