Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
48%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill 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 201 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rowlands Gill Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lindsey Clarke, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10348th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 61 in Gateshead.
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 32 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rowlands Gill Community Primary School include Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Rowlands Gill 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 | Dominines Close, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, NE39 2PP |
| Headteacher | Lindsey Clarke |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.0% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 420 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10348th of 13,686
Nationally
534th of 677
In North East
52nd of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
34%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dominines Close, Rowlands Gill
Gateshead, NE39 2PP
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