Highfield Community Primary School, Rowlands Gill

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher I am extremely proud of our school. I feel that primary education is a critical stage in a child's development and know that it is a vital time in their learning. I believe that learning should be fun, and I'm fortunate that all the staff think the same."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Highfield Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 53% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Highfield Community Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Highfield Community Primary School are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield (under 0.1 miles, Good, 93% reading, 87% maths); Rowlands Gill Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 74% maths); High Spen Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); and Burnopfield Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 90% maths).

Highfield Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

49.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 38 pupils (33.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Highfield Community Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Highfield Community Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Highfield St Josephs Rc Primary School (w-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 44 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Gateshead (176).

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