Eslington Primary School, Gateshead
Eslington Primary School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Gateshead. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eslington Primary School in detail
Eslington Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care until 4:15pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Eslington Primary School are Haskel School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); Gibside School (0.9 miles, Outstanding); Dryden School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); and The Cedars Academy (2.1 miles, Good).
Who goes there
70.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (5%).
Almost every pupil at Eslington Primary School has an education, health and care plan (78 of 78 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Eslington Primary School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dunston Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Derwentwater Road-Teams Club (sw-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Eslington Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 346 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Gateshead (176), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Eslington Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
70.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 33% to 11% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 22% to 11% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 6% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Eslington Primary School
Online Learning
18 May 2026
Oral Health
15 May 2026
Our 4 Superpowers
15 May 2026
Oracy
24 Apr 2026
Reading (including Phonics)
24 Apr 2026
Assessment, Reintegration & Outreach (ARO) Provision
24 Apr 2026
From Eslington Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Eslington Primary School
Before and after school care
Eslington Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Gateshead
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eslington Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eslington 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
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
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 counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
78 pupils
70 places
8 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Gateshead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gateshead
Across Gateshead council
Places available
2,288
Applications
1,850
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Gateshead council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
78
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Eslington Primary School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
63
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
4.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,211
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence
74
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Eslington Primary School
Questions parents ask about Eslington Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eslington Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eslington Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 11% reached the expected standard in reading and 11% did so in maths.
What is Eslington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eslington Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Eslington Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eslington Primary School is oversubscribed, Gateshead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Eslington Primary School?
Eslington Primary School has around 78 pupils on roll. 71% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Eslington Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Eslington Primary School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Eslington Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Eslington Primary School in 2024/25. 14.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eslington Primary School?
Apply through Gateshead's coordinated admissions process, naming Eslington Primary School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Eslington Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Eslington Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Eslington Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 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 Eslington Primary School?
Eslington Primary School is at Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)