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Brandling Primary School

Gateshead, NE10 0JBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#12,193
of 13,686 nationally

About Brandling Primary School

Brandling Primary School in Gateshead is a school that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 49 applications for just 27 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.81 applicants per spot. Of those, 24 families put it as their first preference, and all 24 received offers, which suggests that for those who really want it, it is a realistic choice. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022. Inspectors were particularly impressed with personal development, which they judged Outstanding, and noted that behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and the quality of education are all now Good. The early years provision also moved up to Good. With 225 pupils on roll against a capacity of 214, the school is running slightly over its official number, which fits with its popularity.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMulberry Street, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE10 0JB
HeadteacherAimi Clennell
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)47.4%
School Capacity225 / 214 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsFootballCricketDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:25-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brandling Primary School

Brandling 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.