Brighton Avenue Primary School
98%
Capacity
410
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Brighton Avenue Primary School
Brighton Avenue Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 410 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Joanne Allan, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1374th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 61 in Gateshead.
Brighton Avenue Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 102 applications for 57 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
Brighton Avenue Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.7/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (72 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brighton Avenue Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Eco Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Brighton Avenue Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Brighton Road, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 1XS |
| Headteacher | Joanne Allan |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 410 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.6% |
| School Capacity | 410 / 420 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1374th of 13,686
Nationally
73rd of 677
In North East
8th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
72 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
102
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton Avenue Primary School
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Contact Information
Brighton Road, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 1XS
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