South Street Community Primary School

URN: 108326 • Gateshead NE8 4BB

Overview

Name
South Street Community Primary School
URN
108326
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lynne Wales (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01914773993
Website
Visit
Address
Cramer Street, Gateshead NE8 4BB

Summary

South Street Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Gateshead, accommodating 226 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive. The ethos centres around encouraging students to be safe, kind, and to strive for their personal best, both academically and socially.

The curriculum at South Street is designed to be engaging and relevant, offering a broad range of learning opportunities delivered by knowledgeable staff. The school enhances learning through various visitors and educational trips, which help bring the curriculum to life. With 30 languages spoken among the students, the school embraces cultural diversity, preparing children to respect and appreciate differences in modern British society.

Support for students extends beyond academics, with a dedicated team including teaching assistants, a Family Support Worker, and administrative staff focused on the wellbeing and personal development of each child. The school values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is essential for the benefit of the children.

Key details

LA
Gateshead
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
226
Boys
117
Girls
109
FSM %
51.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 226 117 109 210 51.70
2024-09-11 226 114 112 210 53.10
2023-09-11 248 124 124 210 55.80
2022-09-11 248 124 124 310 55.80
2021-09-11 266 135 131 310 55.50
2020-09-11 266 133 133 310 46.10

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