Schools across Gateshead
Local authority · 93 schools across 9 towns
93
66 primary · 10 secondary
30,087
90% capacity used
27
3 outstanding · 24 good
33,575
3,488 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.4%
KS2 Maths
75.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,006 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,307 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.7%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
13.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
82
2024/25
Absence trend across Gateshead schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
82%
Plans Issued
266
Assessment Requests
363
Tribunal Cases
39
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
15
Lodged
(0.7%)
11
Heard
3
Successful
(27%)
Primary (infant classes)
14
Lodged
(0.7%)
10
Heard
3
Successful
(30%)
Secondary
132
Lodged
(6.5%)
93
Heard
15
Successful
(16%)
Total
147
Lodged
(3.4%)
104
Heard
18
Successful
(17%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.