Parkhead Community Primary School

About Parkhead Community Primary School

Parkhead Community Primary School is a community school in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 303 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gateshead →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

303 / 406 (75%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Park Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 6LT

Phone

01914335618

Headteacher

Helen Chard

Website

www.parkheadprimary.org/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parkhead Community Primary School?

Parkhead Community Primary School is a community school in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Parkhead Community Primary School have?

Parkhead Community Primary School has 303 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parkhead Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Parkhead Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Parkhead Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at Parkhead Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Parkhead Community Primary School?

Parkhead Community Primary School is located at Park Lane, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, NE21 6LT.