Is Carr Hill Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 12th of 66 primary schools in Gateshead. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Carr Hill Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Carr Hill Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Carr Hill Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Carr Hill Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Carr Hill Community Primary School

Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, NE9 5NB

Local ranking12th of 66 primary schools in Gateshead

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

369

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 74.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 42

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 321
Boys: 165 (54%)
Girls: 143 (46%)
Capacity: 369 (83% full)
SEND: 36.5%
FSM Eligible: 63.6%
EAL: 24.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 33.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,100/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.6%
Other: 10.9%
Black African: 4.5%
White Other: 3.5%
Asian Other: 3.2%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Black Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%

71.6%

White British

10.9%

Other

4.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914771203

carrhillprimary@gateshead.gov.uk

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Carr Hill Road

Gateshead, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108321
UKPRN: 10072227
Establishment No.: 2008

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