Lobley Hill Primary School

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

Gateshead, NE110AT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
13 May 2015
Previous grade
Good
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
Rothbury Gardens
Lobley Hill
Gateshead, NE110AT
Phone
1914334080
Website
lobleyhillprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108369
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Rothbury Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 0AT
Website
www.lobleyhillprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 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
347
Free School Meals
29.0% (101 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.7 (4.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 104.0 106.0

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
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
347 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We CARE"

Co-operation Achievement Respect Enjoyment

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Rachel Hocking welcomes families and emphasises the CARE values (Co-operation, Achievement, Respect and Enjoyment) and a curriculum that encourages curiosity, resilience and community involvement.

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Outdoor Learning Read Write Inc. (Phonics)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

WRAP Assistant – 3.00pm-6.00pm Monday to Friday; check for application form on the Gateshead Jobshop.

SEND Provision

We currently have an Additionally Resourced Mainstream (ARMs) provision for children with a diagnosis of Autism.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions for 2026 can be made online via Gateshead Council; closing date 15 January 2026; apply at www.gateshead.gov.uk/schooladmissions (Gateshead Admission Policy).

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