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What is High Spen Primary School's Ofsted rating?

High Spen Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is High Spen Primary School located?

High Spen Primary School is located in Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, North East, NE39 2BQ.

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High Spen Primary School serves students aged 2 to 11.

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High Spen Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About High Spen Primary School

High Spen Primary School is a primary community school in Rowlands Gill, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, High Spen Primary School has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 83 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected67%Attendance93.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is High Spen Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 83 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

High Spen Primary School is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 64/100

Good surroundings

Air quality95/100

Transport access28/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at High Spen Primary School

At High Spen Primary School, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

80% met the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths.

Attendance at High Spen Primary School

High Spen Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at High Spen Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at High Spen Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at High Spen Primary School

High Spen Primary School has 83 pupils on roll.

21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

High Spen Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

High Spen Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, High Spen Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While High Spen Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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