Springwell Village Primary School
Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, NE9 7RXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springwell Village Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 6th of 35 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 23 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
The school's motto, 'Learning today for a brighter future', spreads through all aspects of school life. Pupils are enthusiastic. They love to debate, challenge and discuss ideas when in class. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils are safe and happy and enjoy coming to school. They develop good friendships and are supportive of one another. They demonstrate tolerance and respect and display positive attitudes to learning. They know that they will have a 'brighter future' because of the school. Pupils have strong relationships with their teachers. They consistently behave well and strive to meet the high expectations set. Pupils know that if they have a worry or concern, there is always an adult whom they can talk to. Children in early years receive care and nurture, but the curriculum is not as strong as it could be. Leaders have not prioritised the curriculum in early years to ensure that children get off to the flying start they need. Pupils recognise that there are different types of bullying. They are confident that any bullying would be dealt with. Pupils know that the staff want the best for them and articulate this with confidence. One pupil explained, 'Teachers allow us to have choices but also guide us along the right path at the same time.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders' actions to implement changes to the curriculum have been negatively impacted by high staff turnover. As a result, some subjects and early years provision have not improved as quickly as they should have. Leaders should ensure that they regularly check the impact of the new curriculum and how effectively it is being implemented from Nursery to Year 6.
- The early years curriculum is not effectively designed to meet the needs of children. As a result, teachers are unsure about what content to deliver and how to deliver it. Leaders should review the curriculum, so that staff are clear about the important knowledge that they need to teach. They should also ensure that staff are adequately supported to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 235
Schools near Springwell Village Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Albany Village Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Blackfell Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Bryony Parrish
- Phone
- 01914157214
- Address
- Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, NE9 7RX
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 148780
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.