The Gateshead Cheder Primary School, Gateshead
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is an independent school for boys aged 3 to 16 in Gateshead. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Gateshead Cheder Primary School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Gateshead Cheder Primary School are Keser Girls School (0.3 miles, Good); Keser Torah Boys' School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement); Gateshead Jewish Nursery School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement); and Gateshead Jewish Boarding School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement).
Keser Girls SchoolKeser Torah Boys' SchoolGateshead Jewish Nursery SchoolGateshead Jewish Boarding School
What parents say
113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Gateshead Cheder Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (98%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 65 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 6 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sunderland Rd Link Road (nw-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 629 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: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 · 3 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
- Part 1: quality of educationNot met
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentNot met
- 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 managementNot met
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school demonstrates strong leadership and governance with careful planning and oversight of the new premises to meet pupils' needs. The new facilities provide a safe, healthy learning environment with extensive outdoor space, suitable medical provision, and proper health and safety measures including fire safety compliance. The proprietor takes a rigorous approach to maintaining high standards across all aspects of school provision.
Key Strengths
- Strategic and rigorous approach to refurbishment and premises management
- Strong governance and accountability structures with regular quality assurance processes
- Comprehensive health and safety policies with detailed risk assessments in place
- Suitable facilities including medical room, appropriate toilet and washing facilities, and extensive outdoor space for play and physical education
- Effective leadership with clear knowledge and expertise to meet independent school standards
Areas for Improvement
- New premises unsuitable for early years children - no appropriate accommodation currently available
- Outstanding action needed to submit final certification to buildings regulator to confirm buildings work meets regulations
- Minor decorating and furniture installation still to be completed for Year 1 to 4 classrooms
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective; the school's safeguarding policy is available to parents and carers, and pre-employment checks are properly recorded on the single central record.
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is a Jewish independent school that has applied to relocate to new premises at The Dryden Centre. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards for the material change, with suitable premises for pupils aged 5 to 16.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
113 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Gateshead Cheder Primary School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Gateshead Cheder Primary School.
- Oc After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kip McGrath Gateshead East470m away · Not yet graded
- Bridges Nursery and Out Of School Club770m away · Ofsted: Good
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 70
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 56 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 8 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
100%
Full
475 pupils
475 places
No spare places
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(10)
Independent School standard inspection
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
475
Total Pupils
475
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Showing 10 of 11 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
What are GCSE results like at The Gateshead Cheder Primary School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Gateshead Cheder Primary School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is The Gateshead Cheder Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2024, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does The Gateshead Cheder Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, The Gateshead Cheder Primary School did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 2 (pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
How many pupils go to The Gateshead Cheder Primary School?
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School has around 475 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Gateshead Cheder Primary School?
The Gateshead Cheder Primary 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.
Does The Gateshead Cheder Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Oc After School Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Gateshead Cheder Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 56 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 8 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 The Gateshead Cheder Primary School?
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is at The Dryden Centre, Evistones Rd, Gateshead, NE9 5UR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)