Eslington Primary School
URN: 133397 • Gateshead NE8 2EP
Overview
- Name
- Eslington Primary School
- URN
- 133397
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Richards (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914334131
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hazel Road, Gateshead NE8 2EP
Summary
Eslington Primary School is a community special school located in Gateshead, catering primarily to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. With a current enrolment of 69 students, the school operates across two sites in the Bensham/Teams area and serves children from Reception to Year 6. The school is designed to support those who require a smaller learning environment and specialized staff to meet their educational needs.
The ethos of Eslington is built around the 4Rs: Resilience, Respect, Relationships, and Responsibility. These principles are integrated into the curriculum and school systems, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and purpose among students. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a supportive community that values each child and their family, ensuring they feel included and appreciated.
Eslington Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages children to transition from mainstream education to a setting that better suits their individual needs, helping them develop essential skills for their future.
The ethos of Eslington is built around the 4Rs: Resilience, Respect, Relationships, and Responsibility. These principles are integrated into the curriculum and school systems, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and purpose among students. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a supportive community that values each child and their family, ensuring they feel included and appreciated.
Eslington Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages children to transition from mainstream education to a setting that better suits their individual needs, helping them develop essential skills for their future.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEN/Local Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Hazel Road (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Rose Street (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Emmanuel College (71.1)
- Gibside School (62.8)
- Dryden School (62.4)
- Haskel School (55.3)
- Gateshead Jewish Nursery School (51.7)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 69
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 78.30
- Open date
- 2001-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 69 | 56 | 13 | 70 | 78.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 57 | 11 | 70 | 80.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 70 | 73.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 68 | 73.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | 55 | 5 | 68 | 58.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 61 | 55 | 6 | 68 | 50.80 |
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