Caedmon Community Primary School
114%
Capacity
239
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Caedmon Community Primary School
Caedmon Community 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 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Caedmon Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clive Wisby, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4313th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 61 in Gateshead.
Caedmon Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 27 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Caedmon Community Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Caedmon Community 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 | Whitehall Road, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 4LH |
| Headteacher | Clive Wisby |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 210 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4313th of 13,686
Nationally
231st of 677
In North East
20th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitehall Road, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 4LH
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