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St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

Gateshead, NE8 2HQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

St Aidan's Church of England Primary School in Gateshead is currently educating 225 pupils, which is 17 over its stated capacity of 208. This oversubscription is reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 44 applications for 23 places, with exactly 23 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.91 applicants per place. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage — 44.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools. This context makes the school’s popularity among local families particularly striking; despite the high FSM rate, demand significantly outstrips supply. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. Cheryl Lain is the headteacher, and the school operates within the Gateshead local authority in the North East region.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDerwentwater Road, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 2HQ
HeadteacherCheryl Lain
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)44.3%
School Capacity225 / 208 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryRoundersCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaArt ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:40-08:40

Source: staidanscofe.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

St Aidan's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.