- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 172
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Schools in NE39
A postcode district in Gateshead
- Postcode district
- 7 schools and nurseries
In short: NE39 is a postcode district in Gateshead with 4 primary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries74 primary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE39 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE39
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NE39
4 in NE39, best first
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Rowlands Gill, NE39 2JE · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 81
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1152%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in NE39
3 in NE39, highest Ofsted grade first
Rowlands Gill Under Fives
Rowlands Gill, NE39 2PP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Spring - Highfield
Rowlands Gill, NE39 1EH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Conkers Life Kindergarten
Rowlands Gill, NE39 1ND · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE39, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good5
- Not graded yet1
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in NE39 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NE39 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE39 has 7 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NE39
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE39
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE39?
NE39 has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE39?
The highest-ranked schools in NE39 on Eduscope are High Spen Primary School, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield, Rowlands Gill Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in NE39?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in NE39 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.