Compare Highfield Community Primary School and Rowlands Gill Community Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Highfield Community Primary School (Primary) in Rowlands Gill; Rowlands Gill Community Primary School (Primary) in Rowlands Gill; St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield (Primary) in Rowlands Gill — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Highfield Community Primary School, Rowlands Gill Community Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary aided school type located around Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Highfield Community Primary School), published Oct 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Rowlands Gill Community Primary School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–50–55%; all under Gateshead local authority.

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Attribute	Highfield Community Primary School NE39 2JE	Rowlands Gill Community Primary School NE39 2PP	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield NE39 2JE
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Rowlands Gill Tyne and Wear NE39 2JE	Rowlands Gill Tyne and Wear NE39 2PP	Rowlands Gill Tyne and Wear NE39 2JE
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Oct 2018	2 26 Jul 2023	2 22 Oct 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	158	420	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Gateshead (390)	Gateshead (390)	Gateshead (390)
Website	www.highfieldprimarygateshead.co.uk	www.rowlandsgillprimary.org	stjosephshighfield.org
Telephone	01207549882	01207549359	01207545972
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Highfield Community Primary School

NE39 2JE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Rowlands Gill
Tyne and Wear
NE39 2JE
Ofsted: 2 18 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gateshead (390)
Website: www.highfieldprimarygateshead.co.uk
Telephone: 01207549882

Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

NE39 2PP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Rowlands Gill
Tyne and Wear
NE39 2PP
Ofsted: 2 26 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gateshead (390)
Website: www.rowlandsgillprimary.org
Telephone: 01207549359

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

NE39 2JE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Rowlands Gill
Tyne and Wear
NE39 2JE
Ofsted: 2 22 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gateshead (390)
Website: stjosephshighfield.org
Telephone: 01207545972

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.