High Spen Primary School
URN: 108340 • Rowlands Gill NE39 2BQ
Overview
- Name
- High Spen Primary School
- URN
- 108340
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Firth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207542373
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hugar Road, Rowlands Gill NE39 2BQ
Summary
High Spen Primary School is a mixed community school located in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, with a current enrolment of 184 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive as individuals. The mission statement emphasizes the importance of happy, healthy children achieving their full potential, while the school aims to develop critical thinking, effective communication, and a respect for diverse cultures and values.
The dedicated staff at High Spen work closely with parents to ensure each child's intellectual, spiritual, moral, and social development is nurtured. The school benefits from an active and supportive governing body, which plays a crucial role in overseeing educational performance and ensuring resources are used effectively.
High Spen Primary encourages community involvement and values the contributions of parents and guardians. The school hosts various events and open days to welcome families and provide insights into school life, fostering a strong sense of belonging within the local community. For more information, visit their website at highspenprimary.org.
The dedicated staff at High Spen work closely with parents to ensure each child's intellectual, spiritual, moral, and social development is nurtured. The school benefits from an active and supportive governing body, which plays a crucial role in overseeing educational performance and ensuring resources are used effectively.
High Spen Primary encourages community involvement and values the contributions of parents and guardians. The school hosts various events and open days to welcome families and provide insights into school life, fostering a strong sense of belonging within the local community. For more information, visit their website at highspenprimary.org.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- School Facebook Page (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 184
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 184 | 101 | 83 | 240 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 98 | 94 | 240 | 29.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 203 | 101 | 102 | 240 | 24.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 203 | 101 | 102 | 240 | 24.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 100 | 95 | 240 | 27.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 188 | 86 | 102 | 210 | 28.80 |
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