South Street Community Primary School
108%
Capacity
226
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About South Street Community Primary School
South Street 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 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated South Street Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynne Wales, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2845th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 61 in Gateshead.
South Street Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 29 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Street Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, South Street 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 | Cramer Street, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 4BB |
| Headteacher | Lynne Wales |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.7% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2845th of 13,686
Nationally
154th of 677
In North East
15th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
75%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
43
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cramer Street, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 4BB
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