Is Bill Quay Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 25th of 66 primary schools in Gateshead. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bill Quay Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Bill Quay Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bill Quay Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bill Quay 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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Bill Quay Primary School

Davidson Road, Bill Quay, Gateshead, NE10 0UN

Local ranking25th of 66 primary schools in Gateshead

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

209

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 200
Boys: 129 (51%)
Girls: 123 (49%)
Capacity: 209 (121% full)
SEND: 10.0%
FSM Eligible: 12.0%
EAL: 3.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 7.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,570/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.1% 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: 92.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Other: 1.5%
White Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%

92.0%

White British

1.5%

Mixed White & Black African

1.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914693013

billquayprimaryschool@gateshead.gov.uk

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Davidson Road

Gateshead, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108357
UKPRN: 10077328
Establishment No.: 2197

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