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Verified 18 August 2026
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School is a private secondary-stage school in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, with a published age range of 10-16.
Private school Boys Ages 10-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-16
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- Did not meet all standards
Overview
Overview
Founded in 1957, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School serves boys aged 10 to 16 and is rooted in the Orthodox Jewish community. Despite its name, there is no boarding provision and no sixth form. The day has a distinctive two-part structure: Kodesh, or Jewish studies, in the morning, followed by the secular curriculum in the afternoon.
This arrangement gives religious study a central place without removing the academic subjects needed for secondary education. Staff know pupils and their families well, and the community connection is part of the daily experience. Applications are handled directly, with the school offering a focused 10-16 route rather than a boarding or post-16 pathway.
As at September 2025, not all required independent-school standards were met. The outstanding requirements concerned curriculum provision, relationships and sex education, preparation for life in British society and leadership responsibilities. That caveat matters alongside the Jewish studies model, day-school status and close community relationships.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 14.6 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Gateshead and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 14.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.63
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Gateshead and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Age range
- 10-16
- Principal
- Rabbi N Wolinsky
- Pupil roll
- 152 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 10 Rydal Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Postcode
- NE8 1HG
- Area
- Gateshead
School leadership
- Principal
- Rabbi N Wolinsky
School contact
- School phone
- 01914771431
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01914771431
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-16
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 14.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 52.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.63 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Did not meet all standards
Latest inspection: 16 September 2025
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 3
- Leadership and management
- 3
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-09-16. The reported outcome is: Did not meet all standards.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Gateshead Jewish Boarding School handle admissions?
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Gateshead Jewish Boarding School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Gateshead Jewish Boarding School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Gateshead Jewish Boarding School?
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School is currently rated Did not meet all standards following the latest published inspection dated 16 September 2025.