Eslington Primary School
Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eslington Primary School is a special school in Gateshead for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 March 2017, report published 2 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 July 2022
Pupils thrive at Eslington Primary School. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum built around pupils' personal and social needs. As a result, pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils say that school is fun. They clearly enjoy their lessons and social activities. Staff have high expectations of pupils. The school's aims, 'respect, responsibility, resilience, relationships', are well understood by pupils. Pupils are supported by staff who care about them. Staff have taught pupils how to stay healthy. Pupils have an age- appropriate understanding of safe relationships. Pupils have created 'My school journey' books that help them to reflect on how much they have achieved during their time at school. The books record personal achievements, such as maintaining behaviour points, as well as class projects to improve the local environment around the school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Staff have created a positive learning environment that helps pupils to stay calm and engage in their learning. Sometimes pupils need extra support from adults to manage their emotions. Staff do this with little interruption to lessons. Bullying does not happen very often. On the very rare occasion it does, staff deal with it quickly and effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
78 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Eslington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskel School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Gibside School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Dryden School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| The Cedars Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.9 |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement | Attainment 8: 2.0 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Richards
- Phone
- 01914334131
- Address
- Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 133397
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.