PrimaryData as of May 2026

Birtley East Community Primary School

Highfield, Birtley, DH3 1QQ

Community school

Pupils

196

Ages

3-11

FSM

39.2%

Capacity

308

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

84.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

78.0%

RWM Combined

59.0%

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About Birtley East Community Primary School

Birtley East Community Primary School is a primary school in Birtley, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 196 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Highfield, Birtley, DH3 1QQ | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Birtley East Community Primary School

What is Birtley East Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Birtley East Community Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are Birtley East Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Birtley East Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Birtley East Community Primary School located?

Birtley East Community Primary School is a primary school in Birtley, Gateshead (DH3 1QQ).

How many pupils attend Birtley East Community Primary School?

Birtley East Community Primary School has around 196 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Birtley East Community Primary School with other schools?

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