Brighton Avenue Primary School
Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brighton Avenue Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 2nd of 35 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 17 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
From the moment they arrive, pupils thrive in this happy school. Whatever their background or culture, they value each other and achieve very well. Pupils make a big contribution to this success. Their work in groups such as young interpreters and pupil champions is inspirational. Staff have an absolute determination that every pupil will succeed. They leave nothing to chance. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support. They play a full role in the life of the school. Pupils who are new to the school are quick to settle. They make friends and become part of the Brighton Avenue 'family'. Pupils enjoy their learning. They work hard and reach high standards across the curriculum. They deepen their learning through regular visits to museums and places of interest. Pupils meet a wide range of visitors and learn about different careers. The excellent quality of education prepares them well for the next stage of their learning. Behaviour in lessons and outside the classroom is exemplary. Pupils strive to meet the school's high expectations. Relationships within school are very strong. Pupils feel safe and well supported, both by staff and their peers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
404 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Brighton Avenue Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Keser Torah Boys' School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Allan
- Phone
- 01914218080
- Address
- Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XS
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 108368
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.