Bill Quay Primary School, Gateshead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bill Quay Primary School creates a caring, supportive environment where children are happy, confident and well-prepared for their next steps. The school's diverse curriculum provides engaging learning experiences through visits, visitors and enrichment activities, and pupils achieve above-average standards in reading, writing, maths and science. Strong partnerships with parents mean families feel involved in their child's education and confident their child is safe and well cared for.
Key Strengths
- Caring and inclusive ethos that supports pupils' personal, social and emotional development
- Strong partnership with parents and diverse curriculum providing broad, balanced education
- Rigorous assessment procedures and monitoring of pupil progress
- Effective teaching that encourages investigative, interactive and fun learning
- Above-average standards in reading, writing, mathematics and science across key stages
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in teaching quality - some lessons too easy for most-able pupils
- Most-able pupils not making rapid enough progress in reading and mathematics
- Work given to lower-ability pupils sometimes too scaffolded, limiting independent thinking
- Persistent absence among a minority of pupils requires more effective intervention
- More evidence needed of pupil premium funding effectiveness on academic progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with detailed, high-quality records, thorough staff checks, regular training including Prevent duty and whistleblowing protocols, and clear systems for recording and referring concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Competitive sport, art, music, problem-solving in mathematics, residential trips, charity fundraising, visitors including former soldiers sharing experiences
Bill Quay Primary School continues to be judged as good following its short inspection in January 2017. The school provides good quality education with a caring, inclusive ethos and strong partnerships with parents.
At a Glance
11.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has improved from 80% to 86%. Writing has improved from 70% to 79%.
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
121%
Over capacity
252 pupils
209 capacity
43 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Gateshead
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gateshead
Admissions Demand - Gateshead
Places available
2,504
Applications
1,789
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.8%
Primary admissions across Gateshead (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.53174%
Overall absence
6.11111%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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