Gateshead, Tyne and Wear · NE8 3HY
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is an independent Jewish day school serving boys from age 3 through the sixth form in Gateshead. It provides a curriculum rooted in Jewish tradition and values alongside a broad secular education, catering to families seeking religious instruction integrated with academic excellence. The school combines Hebrew language learning and Jewish studies with mainstream National Curriculum subjects, offering entry points throughout primary and secondary phases.
Who thrives here
Jewish families who value religious and cultural education alongside academic rigour, or those seeking a close-knit community environment where faith informs the school ethos. Boys thrive in settings where Hebrew language and Jewish studies are woven into the curriculum.
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Bede House, Sunderland Road
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
NE8 3HY
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Day fees at The Gateshead Cheder Primary School are approximately £6,000 per year (2024/25).
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At The Gateshead Cheder Primary School, 15% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is a day school in Gateshead and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated The Gateshead Cheder Primary School “Requires improvement” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Strong Jewish education and cultural identity fostered in supportive environment
✓Small school creates tight-knit community and personalised attention
✓Effective integration of religious and secular curricula
Common concerns
!Limited extracurricular depth and specialist facilities compared to larger independent schools
!No Ofsted inspection record may concern some parents seeking external quality assurance