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Barley Mow Primary School

Gateshead, DH3 2DJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#7,390
of 13,686 nationally

About Barley Mow Primary School

Barley Mow Primary School in Gateshead is a smaller-than-average primary, with 166 pupils on roll against a capacity of 262, so there is plenty of physical space for growth. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 41.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24%. Despite this, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 34 applications for 22 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.55. All 21 first-preference families were offered a place, meaning the school is popular but not impossible to get into if you live nearby. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age three (it has a nursery) through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPembroke Avenue, Birtley, Chester le Street, Gateshead, DH3 2DJ
HeadteacherLouise Cuthbertson
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils166
Free School Meals (FSM)41.9%
School Capacity166 / 262 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteForest SchoolDining HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersSwimmingCross CountryGymnasticsFootballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

Source: barleymowprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Barley Mow Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.