Birtley East Community Primary School
URN: 108337 • Birtley DH3 1QQ
Overview
- Name
- Birtley East Community Primary School
- URN
- 108337
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Diggle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914102551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highfield, Birtley DH3 1QQ
Summary
Birtley East Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Birtley, Gateshead, catering to 196 pupils with a capacity of 308. The school prides itself on a supportive and inclusive ethos, aiming to nurture the whole child and help them achieve their full potential. The dedicated staff focus on creating a caring environment where children can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Birtley East is designed to meet the needs of the local community, with a strong emphasis on children's wellbeing and involvement. The school implements the 'Jigsaw' scheme to promote personal, social, health, and economic education, fostering positive relationships and self-confidence among pupils. History education is inquiry-based, encouraging students to engage with significant historical themes relevant to the North East.
Birtley East also offers a 78-place nursery and has recently refurbished its facilities, providing a welcoming environment for families. The school has been graded as 'Good' by Ofsted during its latest inspection in Autumn 2024, reflecting its commitment to quality education and community values.
The curriculum at Birtley East is designed to meet the needs of the local community, with a strong emphasis on children's wellbeing and involvement. The school implements the 'Jigsaw' scheme to promote personal, social, health, and economic education, fostering positive relationships and self-confidence among pupils. History education is inquiry-based, encouraging students to engage with significant historical themes relevant to the North East.
Birtley East also offers a 78-place nursery and has recently refurbished its facilities, providing a welcoming environment for families. The school has been graded as 'Good' by Ofsted during its latest inspection in Autumn 2024, reflecting its commitment to quality education and community values.
Useful links
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Ofsted Parent View (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Ofsted Inspection Report October 2024.PDF (other)
- Website editor login (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- School Uniform (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- eSchools (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 308
- Pupils
- 196
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 39.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 196 | 97 | 99 | 308 | 39.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 105 | 94 | 308 | 34.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 109 | 112 | 308 | 42.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 109 | 112 | 308 | 42.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 221 | 120 | 101 | 308 | 44.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 116 | 115 | 308 | 40.60 |
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