Dunston Hill Community Primary School
74%
Capacity
368
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Dunston Hill 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 368 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dunston Hill Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carl Sutherland, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7596th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 61 in Gateshead.
Dunston Hill Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 37 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dunston Hill Community Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Dunston Hill 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 | Market Lane, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE11 9NX |
| Headteacher | Carl Sutherland |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 368 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.4% |
| School Capacity | 368 / 498 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7596th of 13,686
Nationally
407th of 677
In North East
40th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
61%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Market Lane, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE11 9NX
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