Portobello Primary School
Community school
Chester le Street, DH3 2LY
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 33% in England
25 of 62 in Gateshead
Pupils
182
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
4.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 61% | 75% | 71% | |
| Higher standard | 3% | 11% | 10% | |
| Reading | 71% | 79% | 77% | |
| Writing | 74% | 82% | 74% | |
| Maths | 77% | 86% | 81% |
Nearby primary schools
- Barley Mow Primary School · 0.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 38% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Top 21% in England
- Ravensworth Terrace Primary School · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Holley Park Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 38% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley · 1.0 mi · No rating
- Rickleton Primary School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
Best primary schools in Birtley · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Portobello Primary School is in Birtley South (typical home £167,500, crime average).
What is Portobello Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portobello Primary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Portobello Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Portobello Primary School is in the top 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.