Wardley Primary School, Gateshead
Wardley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Gateshead. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. That was 13 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 35 schools in Gateshead with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gateshead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Wardley Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Wardley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Wardley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Wardley Primary School as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wardley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wardley Primary School are Lingey House Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 62% reading, 58% maths); St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw (0.4 miles, 53% reading, 50% maths); Bill Quay Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); and White Mere Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 68% maths).
Wardley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Lingey House Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, PelawBill Quay Primary SchoolWhite Mere Community Primary School
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wardley Primary School (as of April 2026): 91% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 67 pupils (22.9%) received SEN support and 13 (4.5%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirkwood Gardens-Laski Gardens (nw-bound), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Wardley Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wardley Primary School are Heworth Grange School (0.5 miles), St Joseph's Catholic Academy (1 mile) and XP Gateshead (1 mile).
Heworth Grange SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic AcademyXP Gateshead
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wardley Primary creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child is welcomed as part of the school family. Staff are highly trained and work closely with parents to remove barriers to learning, meaning pupils from all backgrounds - especially disadvantaged pupils - achieve well and feel they belong. The school has made significant improvements in mathematics and is rapidly improving writing, while maintaining a strong focus on pupils' wellbeing and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion culture that welcomes all pupils, including those with SEND and those joining mid-year
- Strong leadership and governance with effective monitoring and rapid action on identified areas for improvement
- Excellent attendance rates, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, significantly above national averages
- High-quality professional development for all staff, with particular support for early career teachers
- Effective use of pupil premium funding with notable positive impact on disadvantaged pupils' achievement
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills need to be more consistent across the school and year groups
- Some pupils have gaps in foundational writing knowledge that affects the quality of their work
- Wider range of extracurricular activities could be extended to ensure more disadvantaged pupils can participate
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all staff take responsibility for keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking club, robotics club, educational visits to local Roman fort
Wardley Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive. Leaders have taken effective action to improve outcomes, particularly in mathematics, and have created a nurturing community where all children feel safe and supported.
At a Glance
38.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wardley Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wardley Primary School.
- L8R@WardleyAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Rascals @ Bill Quay School1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wardley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wardley 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
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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.
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Your chances of a place at Wardley Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
258 pupils
315 places
57 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Gateshead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gateshead
Across Gateshead council
Places available
2,494
Applications
1,785
Got 1st preference
98.1%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Gateshead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
27.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
292
Total Pupils
151
Boys
141
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
22.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,441
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,798
Per pupil
£1737k
Total funding
£164k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
13.7%
Persistent absence
227
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Wardley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wardley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wardley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wardley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Wardley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wardley Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wardley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wardley Primary School is oversubscribed, Gateshead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wardley Primary School?
Wardley Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Wardley Primary School?
Classes at Wardley Primary School average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wardley Primary School?
Wardley Primary School has around 292 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wardley Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Wardley Primary School in 2024/25. 13.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wardley Primary School?
Apply through Gateshead's coordinated admissions process, naming Wardley Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Wardley Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: L8R@Wardley (registered, not yet graded). There is another 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 Wardley Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 Wardley Primary School?
Wardley Primary School is at Keir Hardie Avenue, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8TX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)