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Simon Meechan

The Gateshead primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted inspectors

The deadline to apply for primary school spaces is approaching

Parents sending their child to reception class in Gateshead in September 2023 should apply by Sunday January 15, 2023.

Gateshead Council says to check admission policies for the schools you want to apply for and suggests picking three schools.

"We recommend you apply to three schools - applying for only one school does not improve your chance of being offered a place at the school," says the council.

Read more: Experts and parents give advice on age a child can come home from school alone

Many parents will be hoping to send their children to a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Gateshead primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted

Below are the Primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the Gateshead council area. Some schools rated Outstanding in their latest inspection have switched to academies since are considered new schools by Ofsted, these are not included in the list below unless they have had a full inspection since they switched.

Brighton Avenue Primary School, Bensham

Inspected: 15 October 2014

Clover Hill Community Primary School, Whickham

Inspected: 29 June 2007)

Emmaville Primary School, Crawcrook

Inspected 16 Oct 2014

Eslington Primary School, Teams (Special school)

Inspected 07 Jul 2022

Front Street Community Primary School, Whickham

Inspected 19 Jan 2017

Gibside School, Saltwell (Special school)

Inspected: 09 June 2022

Glynwood Community Primary School, Low Fell

Inspected 12 Jun 2013

Greenside Primary School, Ryton

Inspected 11 Feb 2010

Lingey House Primary School, Leam Lane

Inspected 19 May 2009

Oakfield Infant School, Low Fell

Inspected 19 Sep 2008

Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Birtley

Inspected: 29 November 2011

Riverside Primary Academy, Dunston

Inspected: 14 March 2013

Roman Road Primary School, Leam Lane

Inspected 30 Jun 2016

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor

Inspected: 07 October 2021

Apply for reception class 2023 places through Gateshead Council.

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