The Drive Community Primary School

URN: 108361 • Gateshead NE10 0PY

Overview

Name
The Drive Community Primary School
URN
108361
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
R Farren (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01914210390
Website
Visit
Address
The Drive, Gateshead NE10 0PY

Summary

The Drive Community Primary School, located in Gateshead, serves a mixed-gender population of 215 pupils, with a capacity for 219. As a community school, it is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. The school has a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a strong focus on addressing the needs of its diverse community.

The curriculum at The Drive Community Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, promoting both academic achievement and personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and encourages parental engagement in the educational process, fostering strong relationships between families and the school.

With a dedicated staff and a commitment to nurturing each child's potential, The Drive Community Primary School aims to create a positive learning atmosphere where every child can thrive. For more information about the school, parents can visit their official website at www.thedriveprimary.org/.

Key details

LA
Gateshead
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
219
Pupils
215
Boys
99
Girls
116
FSM %
54.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 215 99 116 219 54.80
2024-09-11 177 85 92 219 48.40
2023-09-11 186 92 94 219 44.50
2022-09-11 186 92 94 219 44.50
2021-09-11 193 91 102 219 40.30
2020-09-11 197 90 107 219 37.70

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