West Lane Primary School

A good community school school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Lane Primary School.

Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE216PH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 May 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
West Lane
Winlaton
Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE216PH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108346
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
West Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6PH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
424 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
366
Free School Meals
30.6% (112 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
366 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful and Safe"

Independence Resilience Inclusion Confidence Aspirations

Promotes British Values through democratic processes and worldviews: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Mrs C Bell welcomes families, describes Winlaton West Lane as a warm, forward-thinking school with high expectations for teaching, behaviour and teamwork; emphasizes a valued partnership with parents and the community; provides contact details for further information.

Facilities

Large site with playing fields Two assembly halls Two playgrounds (Foundation Stage and KS1/KS2) Inner courtyard with shrubs Outdoor Forest School Early years outdoor classroom Two main school buildings and modern demountable classrooms Hot meals served in upper school hall; lower school hall used for packed lunches

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: admit children the term after their third birthday with 30-hour funded hours for eligible families; paid nursery spaces available. School admissions: all children admitted in September following their fourth birthday; admission follows Gateshead Local Authority policy; viewings available; in-year transfers processed via Gateshead Council; waiting lists may apply. Applications and visits coordinated by the school office and Head Teacher.

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