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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND Nurture and Inclusion (sen)
- Home (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Meet the School Council (other)
- Meet the Staff (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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