Eslington Primary School

Eslington Primary School continues to excel as an outstanding institution, providing a supportive and ambitious environment wherein pupils thrive. The school's curriculum is tailored to address the personal and social needs of students, which prepares them well for future educational stages. Engaging lessons and a positive atmosphere contribute to students' enjoyment and readiness to learn, fostering exemplary behavior across the board. Challenges remain regarding attendance, as many students have previously experienced negative educational backgrounds, but leaders are making strides in improving this aspect.

Strengths

• Ambitious curriculum focused on personal and social needs.
• Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and engagement.
• Strong support system for students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• High-quality reading support leading to students enjoying reading.
• Effective partnerships with healthcare professionals to meet students' health needs.
• Well-structured routines that help manage pupils' emotions.

In 2024–25 pupils at Eslington Primary School attended 94.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 14.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Eslington Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Eslington Primary School had 5.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Eslington Primary School had 78 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Eslington Primary School received £34,801 and spent £31,479 for each of its 81 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £378,000 (£4,668 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Eslington Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Eslington Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.

When was Eslington Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Eslington Primary School was last inspected in October 2022.

How many pupils does Eslington Primary School have?

Eslington Primary School has 78 pupils on roll.

What age range does Eslington Primary School cover?

Eslington Primary School for pupils aged 5 to 11.

What are Eslington Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 6% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Eslington Primary School?

Eslington Primary School is at Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP.