Located in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Blaydon West Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blaydon West Primary School currently has around 179 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 25.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4PY |
| Website: | www.blaydonwestprimary.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01914143286 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Gateshead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Brown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108349 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 179 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 91 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.40% | 144 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.10% | 11 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| African | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | - not rated | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's RC Primary School Bell's Close , NE15 6XX | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Bell's Close , NE15 6XX | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | - not rated | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.