Barley Mow Primary School

URN: 108373 • Chester le Street DH3 2DJ

Overview

Name
Barley Mow Primary School
URN
108373
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01914102758
Website
Visit
Address
Pembroke Avenue, Chester le Street DH3 2DJ

Summary

Barley Mow Primary School is a mixed community school located in Chester le Street, Gateshead, with a current enrolment of 166 pupils and a capacity for 262. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on high academic, social, and behavioural standards, Barley Mow aims to instil a lifelong love of learning in its students.

The school’s ethos is built around values such as hard work, honesty, respect, resilience, and kindness. Barley Mow promotes British values and encourages pupils to engage in democratic processes, understand the rule of law, and appreciate diverse beliefs and cultures. The curriculum is designed to be stimulating and inclusive, providing opportunities for children to participate in various sports and activities both within and outside the classroom.

Barley Mow Primary School places significant importance on community involvement, viewing families as co-educators in the learning process. The school actively encourages communication between home and school, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children's education.

Key details

LA
Gateshead
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
262
Pupils
166
Boys
87
Girls
79
FSM %
41.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 166 87 79 262 41.90
2024-09-11 167 84 83 262 40.60
2023-09-11 169 81 88 262 31.00
2022-09-11 169 81 88 262 31.00
2021-09-11 174 89 85 262 29.10
2020-09-11 187 95 92 262 26.10

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