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Kibblesworth Academy

Academy converter · Gateshead · NE11 0XP

Ages 3–11 · 126 pupils · Gateshead

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

81%

Overall absence

4.5%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-01-29

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)81%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
110.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.7%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
2.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
111

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

10

Places offered

12

1st-preference offers

10

Total preferences (any rank)
14
Preferred offers (top 3)
10
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill74%

126 pupils · 170 places

Pupils on roll
126
Boys / girls
64 / 62
School capacity
170
Capacity fill
126 / 170 (74%)
Free school meals
16%
FSM pupils
19
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: KIBBLESWORTH ACADEMY
Academy trust
KIBBLESWORTH ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mr Craig Steel

Location

Address
West View, Kibblesworth
Postcode
NE11 0XP
Town
Gateshead
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 126 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 16%.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Primary schools in Gateshead
37
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE11
6
Primary in NE11
4
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93
Primary in Gateshead LA
66

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GatesheadNear NE11

  • Ouston Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chester le Street · DH2 1RQ · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM14.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Oakfield Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gateshead · NE9 6JH · Gateshead

    Ages 4–7

    • FSM6.3%

    1.7 miles away

  • Birtley East Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Birtley · DH3 1QQ · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM36.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Oakfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gateshead · NE9 6JH · Gateshead

    Ages 7–11

    • FSM8.4%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Craig Steel
Telephone
01914102975
Website
www.kibblesworthacademy.org.uk/

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