Keser Girls School, Bridges

Prep
Other independent school
Girls
Ages 511

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Rivka Springer
Pupils:362 / 420 capacity
LA:Gateshead
Phone:01914785841
Address:Ely Street, Bridges, NE8 1NR
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:28 June 2019

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 7 May 2025View full report
URN:146525
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Gateshead Central and Whickham
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Keser Girls School excels at creating a safe, respectful environment where girls thrive academically and personally. The school balances Hebrew and secular studies effectively, with particularly strong reading instruction and carefully tailored support for pupils with additional needs. Parents appreciate the caring, supportive approach and the school's commitment to developing confident, well-rounded learners who understand diversity and British values.

Key Strengths

  • Strong reading provision with effective phonics scheme implementation and dedicated support staff ensuring pupils become confident readers
  • Well-structured curriculum with clear knowledge progression, particularly strong in mathematics and geography where key vocabulary is emphasised
  • Excellent pupil behaviour and respectful relationships - pupils listen to each other, are polite and well-mannered, creating calm learning environments
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND - school identifies needs promptly, makes classroom adaptations, and seeks external advice when needed
  • Improved personal development offer including friendship-circle work, emotions education, and understanding of diversity and British values

Areas for Improvement

  • Learning checks across some subjects are not consistently used - misconceptions are not always addressed promptly and pupils do not always secure foundational knowledge
  • Limited opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests through clubs and enrichment activities beyond the new 'Kaleidoscope' club

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils confidently taught safety strategies including the mantra 'Say no, run away, tell an adult' to respond to uncomfortable situations.

Extracurricular Activities

Kaleidoscope club (mathematics, drama, writing), visits to local museums and civic buildings

Keser Girls School is an orthodox Jewish primary school for girls aged 5-11 that has improved from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' overall. Pupils feel happy and safe, with high standards of behaviour and a well-considered curriculum combining Hebrew and secular studies.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

68 responses
Would recommend100%
Child is happy100%
Well taught100%
Good progress97%
Feels safe100%
Well behaved100%
Bullying dealt with22%
Kept informed100%
Handles concerns75%
Wider development100%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
578m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Prince Consort Road-Bewick Road (S-Bound)
48m · 1 min walk
High West Street-Bewick Road (N-Bound)
212m · 3 min walk
Arthur Street (E-Bound)
233m · 4 min walk
Durham Road-Hartington Street (N-Bound)
276m · 4 min walk
Whitehall Road-Prince Consort Road (NE-Bound)
278m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

86%

Available places

362 pupils

420 capacity

58 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Bridges

Low pressure
New homes approved:22
Projected new pupils:4

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bridges

Admissions Demand - Gateshead

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

2,301

Applications

1,835

Got 1st preference

86.2%

Got preferred school

96.5%

Secondary admissions across Gateshead (2025/26)

Inspection History(5)

7 May 2025
28 February 2024
8 November 2022

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