Blaydon West Primary School, Blaydon-on-Tyne
Blaydon West Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Blaydon-on-Tyne. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gateshead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Blaydon West Primary School in detail
Blaydon West Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The Gateshead Council Primary Admissions web page also features a range of information for parents and a link to the Online Applications service."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Blaydon West Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Blaydon West Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Blaydon West Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Blaydon West Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Blaydon West Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 84% maths); St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 80% maths); St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon (0.8 miles, 93% reading, 97% maths); and Parkhead Community Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths).
Blaydon West Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlaydonSt George's Catholic Primary School, Bells CloseSt Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, BlaydonParkhead Community Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 28 pupils (16.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blaydon Rail Station, about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blaydon West Primary School (ne-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 108 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Gateshead (176).
Suspensions and exclusions
Blaydon West Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Blaydon West Primary School are St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (0.3 miles); and Excelsior Academy (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children thrive academically and emotionally. Teachers deliver lessons in clear steps and check pupils' understanding regularly, while all children access the same curriculum with appropriate support. The school strongly values its community, with pupils developing respect for differences and engaging in charitable work.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and relationships - pupils show high levels of respect and there are virtually no bullying incidents
- Well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge in steps with clear links between subjects
- Effective early reading programme with phonics routines and carefully selected texts
- Good support for pupils with SEND, with families involved in planning
- Wide range of enrichment activities including arts, sports, cultural and charitable opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the essential knowledge pupils must learn at the end of a unit of work is not sharply defined
- Pupils in some subjects are unaware of the central ideas that thread through their learning
- Leaders need to refine and embed curriculum further across all areas of learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular staff training, clear procedures for spotting concerns, and teaching pupils about road safety and staying safe online.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, Eco Council, choir performances in care homes, regional singing events, dance festivals, playground activities, local trips to places of interest
Blaydon West Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are proud to attend and feel safe. The school has a well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, with strong phonics teaching and support for all learners including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
21.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.4
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
23.5
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Blaydon West Primary School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Blaydon West Primary School, with their latest published grades:
- Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Newburn - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted report card, 18 May 2026: Expected standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Blaydon Childcare - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 10 November 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Nurserytime - Day nursery, 0.6 milesOfsted report card, 22 July 2026: Strong standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Sammy Bear Day Care Limited - Day nursery, 0.8 milesOfsted report card, 30 July 2026: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas; safeguarding standards met
- The Lemington Centre Pre-School - Pre-school, 0.9 milesOfsted, 17 July 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Blaydon West Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Blaydon West Primary School is in Gateshead; for families living there:
Apply to Gateshead for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gateshead is 11 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Blaydon West Primary School
Will you get a place at Blaydon West Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 21 first choices for 22 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
162 pupils
210 places
48 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Gateshead council
Places available
2,494
Applications
1,785
Got 1st preference
98.1%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Gateshead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the West CT & STM 1 Primary planning area (Gateshead) will have 1,034 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
17.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
166
Total Pupils
89
Boys
77
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,466
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,783
Per pupil
£1066k
Total funding
£67k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
150
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Blaydon West Primary School
Questions parents ask about Blaydon West Primary School
What are SATs results like at Blaydon West Primary School?
Of the pupils at Blaydon West Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Blaydon West Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blaydon West Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
Is it hard to get a place at Blaydon West Primary School?
Blaydon West Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Blaydon West Primary School?
Classes at Blaydon West Primary School average 18.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Blaydon West Primary School?
Blaydon West Primary School has around 166 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Blaydon West Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Blaydon West Primary School in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Blaydon West Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gateshead is 11 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Blaydon West Primary School?
Blaydon West Primary School is at Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)