Ofsted school ratings in Gateshead
In Gateshead (North East), 31 of 32 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 96.9%. That is 9.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 96.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 28
- Requires improvement
- 1
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 32
- rank 15/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Gateshead (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Gateshead | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 9.4% |
| Good | 28 | 87.5% |
| Requires improvement | 1 | 3.1% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Gateshead
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Gateshead are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 31 of 32 graded state-funded schools in Gateshead hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 96.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Gateshead have?
- Gateshead has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 28 rated Good, out of 32 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Gateshead?
- No state-funded school in Gateshead currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 1 school are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Gateshead?
- By phase in Gateshead: 100.0% of 26 primary schools; 80.0% of 5 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Gateshead compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Gateshead ranks 15 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 96.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.