Keser Girls School
Keser Girls School is an independent school in Gateshead for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has 362 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Keser Girls School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ely Street NE8 1NR |
| Reference Number | 146525 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 362 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Keser Girls School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school provides a well-rounded education with a strong emphasis on personal development, ensuring that pupils are happy, safe, and respected. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, helping pupils make strong progress in their studies, especially in areas like reading and mathematics. However, there are areas for growth, particularly in ensuring that learning is consistently checked across all subjects and enhancing opportunities for pupils to explore their interests beyond academics.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils show high levels of respect for each other and staff.
- The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Reading is prioritized effectively, leading to confident readers.
- Careful support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development and understand their emotions well.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all subjects effectively check pupils' learning, leading to gaps in foundational knowledge.
- Opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests outside of academics are limited.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 16 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 26 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 24 | 2 |
In 2025–26, 18.5% of pupils at Keser Girls School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Keser Girls School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Keser Girls School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Keser Girls School last inspected by Ofsted?
Keser Girls School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Keser Girls School have?
Keser Girls School has 362 pupils on roll.
What age range does Keser Girls School cover?
Keser Girls School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Keser Girls School?
Keser Girls School is at Ely Street, NE8 1NR.
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