Keser Girls School, Bridges
Keser Girls School is an independent school for girls aged 5 to 11 in Bridges. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Keser Girls School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Keser Girls School are Keser Torah Boys' School (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement); Gateshead Jewish Nursery School (0.1 miles, Requires improvement); Gateshead Jewish Boarding School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement).
Keser Torah Boys' SchoolGateshead Jewish Nursery SchoolGateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolThe Gateshead Cheder Primary School
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Keser Girls School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 94% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (94%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 67 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 6 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 580 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Prince Consort Road-Bewick Road (s-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Keser Girls School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 597 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.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
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 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Keser Girls School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 62
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 62 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 49 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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
86%
Available places
362 pupils
420 places
58 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bridges
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bridges
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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
362
Total Pupils
0
Boys
362
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Keser Girls School
Questions parents ask about Keser Girls School
What is Keser Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Keser Girls School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025.
Does Keser Girls School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2025, Keser Girls School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Keser Girls School?
Keser Girls School has around 362 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Keser Girls School?
Keser Girls School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Keser Girls School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 62 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 49 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Keser Girls School?
Keser Girls School is at Ely Street, Bridges, NE8 1NR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)