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Brighton Avenue Primary School
Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XS, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.2 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 80% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, significantly above the national average. Parent satisfaction is high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 9% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.4%
Black African14.1%
Other11.0%
White Other9.5%
Asian Chinese4.1%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Asian Other2.9%
Black Other2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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54.95243, -1.61451 · NE8 1XS
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108368
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Brighton Avenue Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brighton Avenue Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Brighton Avenue Primary School a good school?
Brighton Avenue Primary School scores 97.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brighton Avenue Primary School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brighton Avenue Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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