Blaydon West Primary School

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

Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE214PY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
88.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 24.0%
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
10 July 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blaydon Bank
Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE214PY
Phone
1914143286
Website
blaydonwestprimary.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108349
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4PY
Website
www.blaydonwestprimary.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
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
194
Free School Meals
28.1% (55 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
24.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
24.0 (+16.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 106.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
194 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Children First"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Mr. Simon Brown describes Blaydon West as a friendly, nurturing school where children grow into confident, caring, and articulate individuals, with a focus on 'Children First' and a Creative Curriculum. The school invites visits and contact can be made through Maureen Nacey at 0191 41432866.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Head Teacher’s Room School Office Kitchen Dining Hall Library ICT suite Dance Drama Studio Staff Room Classrooms Nursery Lower School building Hall

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is designed to build and sustain knowledge; learning is rich and developmental; aims to produce aspirational, resilient, inquisitive and independent learners. Key curriculum drivers: Aspiration, Resilience, Inquisitive, Independence. Cultural capital is embedded through experiences, including PSHE, pupil voice, community involvement, and external partnerships. Knowledge Organisers provide transparency and support long-term memory. Curriculum maps by year group with progression; enrichment opportunities and visits enhance learning. Fundamental British values are integrated into the curriculum and assemblies. Subject Leaders plan for progression; knowledge is revisited with regular reviews and interleaving.

SEND Provision

Blaydon West Primary School aims for all children to be included, regardless of whether they have SEND or not. It provides equal opportunities for all children, which will allow them to experience success and reach their full potential. SEND is provided in addition to high quality class teaching. The school has policies including SEND Policy, Admission Arrangements, Anti-Bullying, Equalities Objectives, Supporting Medical Conditions. The SEND Information Report is a key resource for parents and can be accessed via the link below. For questions, contact the school office and ask to speak to the SEND Co-ordinator: Ms K Mcnally.

Admissions Criteria

The school complies with Gateshead Local Authority Policy for admissions. Admissions information can be found on the Gateshead Local Authority Policy page and the Gateshead Council Primary Admissions page. For details on admission arrangements, contact the school.

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