Portobello Primary School
URN: 108336 • Chester le Street DH3 2LY
Overview
- Name
- Portobello Primary School
- URN
- 108336
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jayne Humphrey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914104571
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tamerton Drive, Chester le Street DH3 2LY
Summary
Portobello Primary School, located in Chester le Street, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 188 pupils, with a capacity for 189. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop a growth mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities for personal growth. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to create a strong educational partnership, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met.
The curriculum at Portobello Primary is designed to engage students and cultivate a passion for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on promoting British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for diversity. Through various activities, including the School Council and community engagement, children are taught the importance of active citizenship and respect for others.
Portobello Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, implementing a strong anti-bullying culture and encouraging respect for individual differences. The school welcomes parental involvement and offers regular updates through newsletters, fostering a sense of community and partnership in education.
The curriculum at Portobello Primary is designed to engage students and cultivate a passion for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on promoting British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for diversity. Through various activities, including the School Council and community engagement, children are taught the importance of active citizenship and respect for others.
Portobello Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, implementing a strong anti-bullying culture and encouraging respect for individual differences. The school welcomes parental involvement and offers regular updates through newsletters, fostering a sense of community and partnership in education.
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Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 189
- Pupils
- 188
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 16.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 188 | 95 | 93 | 189 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 101 | 95 | 189 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 190 | 94 | 96 | 189 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 190 | 94 | 96 | 189 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 103 | 93 | 189 | 12.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 193 | 103 | 90 | 189 | 10.90 |
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