St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
108%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 208 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Aidan's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cheryl Lain, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 23 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Aidan's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, St Aidan's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 2HQ |
| Headteacher | Cheryl Lain |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.3% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 208 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Derwentwater Road, Gateshead
Gateshead, NE8 2HQ
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