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Portobello Primary School

Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 2LY

6Schola Grade
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Year groups
Nursery–Year 6
Primary
Pupils
182
On roll
Ages
3–11
Capacity 210
Local authority
Gateshead
North East

Schola Grade 6

GCSE-style grade (9–1) · compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England · How we grade
Key stage 2 tests71% met the expected standard in reading, writing & maths
68thpercentile
Attendance13% of pupils persistently absent
44thpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other state-funded primary schools in England; the line marks the middle. Some measures aren't reported for this school, so the grade uses the ones available. Data: key stage 2 tests, GCSE results (Attainment 8) and persistent absence, 2024/25 (Department for Education).

About Portobello Primary School

Portobello Primary School is a state primary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead, for pupils aged 3–11 (Nursery–Year 6).

It has 182 pupils on roll and room for 210. Its Schola Grade is 6 on the GCSE-style 9–1 scale, compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England.

Location & nearby schools

Tamerton Drive, Birtley
Chester le Street DH3 2LY
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School details

Type
State School · What this means
Level
Primary
Year groups
Nursery–Year 6
Ages
3–11
Official type
Community school
Pupils on roll
182
Capacity
210 pupils
Free school meals
18.70% of pupils eligible
Local authority
Gateshead
Nation
England
URN
108336

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