Chopwell Primary School
77%
Capacity
222
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Chopwell Primary School
Chopwell Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Chopwell Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher K Kelly, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8794th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 61 in Gateshead.
Chopwell Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 23 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chopwell Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Chopwell 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Derwent Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE17 7HS |
| Headteacher | K Kelly |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.5% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 290 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8794th of 13,686
Nationally
459th of 677
In North East
45th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
57%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (92% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Derwent Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Gateshead, NE17 7HS
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