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
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/.
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/.
Useful links
- primarysite.net (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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