Brandling Primary School
Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brandling Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 14th of 35 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 June 2024
This is a friendly and welcoming school. Positive relationships between staff and pupils help pupils to feel happy and safe. Staff take time to get to know all pupils. Older pupils who speak English as an additional language, help younger pupils to quickly settle. Pupils say that everyone is treated equally. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. All pupils follow the school's ambitious curriculum, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have developed a curriculum that interests pupils. Staff with expertise in language and communication effectively support pupils who speak English as an additional language to access the full curriculum. Pupils achieve well at the end of key stage 2, particularly in reading. The school's personal development offer is exceptional. All pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences. For example, pupils enjoy yoga, cookery and dance. Pupils develop their talents by participating in events, such as the Gateshead Dance Festival and athletics competitions. The school works tirelessly to strengthen links with the local community. For example, events with 'Friends of Brandling' bring families together to enjoy games and quizzes.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, checks on pupils' knowledge are not consistent. Sometimes, opportunities to move pupils' learning forward are missed and, sometimes, pupils move on to new work before they are ready. Leaders should support teachers to use assessment to adapt teaching to ensure all pupils make the progress that they could.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Brandling Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falla Park Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| The Drive Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Bede Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Aimi Clennell
- Phone
- 01914334079
- Address
- Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0JB
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 108359
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.