Barley Mow Primary School

About Barley Mow Primary School

Barley Mow Primary School is a community school in Chester le Street, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 166 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.1% 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

166 / 262 (63%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Pembroke Avenue, Chester le Street, Gateshead, DH3 2DJ

Phone

01914102758

Headteacher

Louise Cuthbertson

Website

www.barleymowprimary.org/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barley Mow Primary School?

Barley Mow Primary School is a community school in Chester le Street, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Barley Mow Primary School have?

Barley Mow Primary School has 166 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Barley Mow Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Barley Mow Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Barley Mow Primary School?

Barley Mow Primary School is located at Pembroke Avenue, Chester le Street, Gateshead, DH3 2DJ.