Carr Hill Community Primary School, Gateshead

In its own words: "We believe that learning should be enjoyable, purposeful and challenging. Through our effective curriculum we aim to equip each child with the skills they need for lifelong learning. We aim to develop confident learners, who take ownership of their learning; are proud of their achievements and are well prepared for life in modern Britain."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our intention as we planned the layout was to make the information we provide for you as easily accessible as possible. As you navigate yourself around the site you will see how we use drop down menus from the categories at the top of this page for you to access so much more information about our school."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Carr Hill Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 80% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Carr Hill Community Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Carr Hill Community Primary School are Falla Park Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 79% maths); St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell (0.6 miles, 93% reading, 93% maths); South Street Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); and Glynwood Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 68% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Carr Hill Community Primary School.

61.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 25.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), other ethnic groups (11%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 117 pupils (38%) received SEN support and 7 (2.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

Carr Hill Community Primary School had 19 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1100 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carr Hill Road-Strathmore Road (se-bound), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 410 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Gateshead (176), as is usual near a town centre.

Carr Hill Community Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Carr Hill Community Primary School are XP Gateshead (0.8 miles); Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead (0.9 miles); Heworth Grange School (1.3 miles); and Grace College (1.5 miles).