White Mere Community Primary School
Sherburn Way, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
White Mere Community Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 32nd of 35 primary schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2014, report published 10 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils in this school are friendly, welcoming and inquisitive. They feel happy and safe. Leaders and staff develop very positive relationships in the school community. Leaders ensure that everyone across the school understands how to keep themselves and others safe. Parents and carers are complimentary about the school. One parent's comment reflected the views of many others: 'The school is a friendly, safe, welcoming place for children and it's a pleasure to be associated with the school as a parent.' There is a positive culture of learning in this school. From their first days in school, children in early years show a willingness to focus on their learning. These positive attitudes towards learning continue through the rest of the school. Leaders have established high expectations and aspirations for their school 'family'. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A clear, well- implemented behaviour policy focuses on positive affirmation. As a result, pupils' behaviour is excellent. Bullying is not an issue at this school. Pupils are proud of their school and are keen to showcase the range of opportunities they enjoy at White Mere.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' acquisition of knowledge in writing is inconsistent. Pupils in key stage 2 do not make the progress in writing of which they are capable. The school should ensure that the curriculum for writing is as effective in key stage 2 as it is in key stage 1.
- Assessment of pupils' progress in some foundation subjects is not consistent. This means that gaps in pupils' learning are not consistently identified in a timely fashion. The school should ensure that its plans for developing assessment in these subjects proceed at pace, so that teaching addresses pupils' areas of need more closely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
136 pupils on roll, with places for 205
Schools near White Mere Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingey House Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Wardley Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Roman Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% 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
- Mr John Archer
- Phone
- 01914385008
- Address
- Sherburn Way, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8BA
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 108362
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.