St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
URN: 150648 • Gateshead NE8 2HQ
Overview
- Name
- St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 150648
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cheryl Lain (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914772690
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Derwentwater Road, Gateshead NE8 2HQ
Summary
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, located in Gateshead, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 225 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 208. The school prides itself on its inclusive Christian ethos, aiming to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. The school's mission is encapsulated in the phrase "Shine like lights in the world as children of God," reflecting its commitment to fostering a sense of community and belonging.
The curriculum at St Aidan's is designed to promote holistic development, with a strong emphasis on values such as diversity and respect. Recent initiatives, such as the Year 6 collective worship focusing on welcoming and celebrating diversity, highlight the school's dedication to instilling these principles in its students. Additionally, the School Council elections encourage pupils to actively participate in school governance, helping them develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility.
St Aidan's maintains regular communication with parents through newsletters and an accessible school calendar, ensuring families are informed and engaged in school activities. The school is committed to creating a safe and caring environment where every child can thrive academically and socially, working closely with parents and the wider community to achieve this goal.
The curriculum at St Aidan's is designed to promote holistic development, with a strong emphasis on values such as diversity and respect. Recent initiatives, such as the Year 6 collective worship focusing on welcoming and celebrating diversity, highlight the school's dedication to instilling these principles in its students. Additionally, the School Council elections encourage pupils to actively participate in school governance, helping them develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility.
St Aidan's maintains regular communication with parents through newsletters and an accessible school calendar, ensuring families are informed and engaged in school activities. The school is committed to creating a safe and caring environment where every child can thrive academically and socially, working closely with parents and the wider community to achieve this goal.
Useful links
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School Day & Term Dates (other)
- X (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 208
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 120
- FSM %
- 44.30
- Open date
- 2024-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | 105 | 120 | 208 | 44.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 |
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