Portobello Primary School, Chester le Street

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Portobello Primary School

Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LY

A Good-rated primary school in Chester le Street where 71% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

188

Ages

4-11

FSM

16.5%

Capacity

189

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

74.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About Portobello Primary School

Portobello Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 188 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Tamerton Drive, Chester le Street, DH3 2LY | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Portobello Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — School remains Good
Feb 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Portobello Primary School

What is Portobello Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Portobello Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are Portobello Primary School's latest exam results?

Portobello Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Portobello Primary School located?

Portobello Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead (DH3 2LY).

How many pupils attend Portobello Primary School?

Portobello Primary School has around 188 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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