Kells Lane Primary School
URN: 131106 • Gateshead NE9 5HX
Overview
- Name
- Kells Lane Primary School
- URN
- 131106
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Swinbank (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914334140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kells Lane, Gateshead NE9 5HX
Summary
Kells Lane Primary School is a community school located in Gateshead, serving a mixed-gender population of 451 pupils, with a capacity for 472. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, fostering a sense of belonging and community. With a focus on holistic development, Kells Lane aims to nurture not only academic skills but also social and emotional growth.
The curriculum at Kells Lane Primary is designed to engage and inspire students, offering a broad range of subjects that cater to diverse learning needs. The school places a strong emphasis on creativity and critical thinking, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop a love for learning. Additionally, the school provides various support services to ensure that all children, including those eligible for free school meals, receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Kells Lane Primary School actively engages with the local community, promoting partnerships that enhance educational experiences. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both students and families. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.kellslaneschool.org.
The curriculum at Kells Lane Primary is designed to engage and inspire students, offering a broad range of subjects that cater to diverse learning needs. The school places a strong emphasis on creativity and critical thinking, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and develop a love for learning. Additionally, the school provides various support services to ensure that all children, including those eligible for free school meals, receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Kells Lane Primary School actively engages with the local community, promoting partnerships that enhance educational experiences. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both students and families. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.kellslaneschool.org.
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Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 451
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 236
- FSM %
- 3.00
- Open date
- 1997-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 451 | 215 | 236 | 472 | 3.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 451 | 220 | 231 | 472 | 2.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 449 | 209 | 240 | 472 | 2.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 449 | 209 | 240 | 472 | 2.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 435 | 212 | 223 | 446 | 3.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 429 | 212 | 217 | 446 | 4.80 |
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