Blaydon West Primary School
URN: 108349 • Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4PY
Overview
- Name
- Blaydon West Primary School
- URN
- 108349
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Brown (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01914143286
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4PY
Summary
Blaydon West Primary School is a community school located in Blaydon-on-Tyne, serving a mixed-gender population of 179 pupils, with 25.9% eligible for free school meals. The school prioritises a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. The ethos centres around high-quality teaching and learning, promoting the development of critical thinking, creativity, and resilience.
The curriculum at Blaydon West is designed to go beyond the National Curriculum, incorporating life skills and experiences relevant to the local community. Key drivers such as aspiration, resilience, inquisitiveness, and independence underpin the learning process, encouraging pupils to become confident and resourceful individuals. The school aims to foster a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment, as well as an understanding of diverse cultures and values.
Blaydon West Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community, ensuring that children feel valued and supported. The school encourages open communication and collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and promote a positive school culture. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Blaydon West is designed to go beyond the National Curriculum, incorporating life skills and experiences relevant to the local community. Key drivers such as aspiration, resilience, inquisitiveness, and independence underpin the learning process, encouraging pupils to become confident and resourceful individuals. The school aims to foster a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment, as well as an understanding of diverse cultures and values.
Blaydon West Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community, ensuring that children feel valued and supported. The school encourages open communication and collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and promote a positive school culture. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- CalendarRead more (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 179
- Boys
- 88
- Girls
- 91
- FSM %
- 25.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 88 | 91 | 25.90 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 194 | 94 | 100 | 26.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 111 | 98 | 26.40 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 111 | 98 | 26.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 108 | 93 | 24.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 195 | 106 | 89 | 210 | 18.40 |
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