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Gateshead Jewish Boarding School

Gateshead, Gateshead, North East · NE8 1HG

A small independent boarding school for boys in Gateshead, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School educates around 141 pupils under the leadership of Head Rabbi N Wolinsky. The school is inspected by the ISI and admits boys from the age of 11. Its intimate size and religious foundation shape a distinctive community where boarding is part of the experience for those who join. Families considering it should understand its particular character as a faith-rooted, single-sex environment.

141

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Boys
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
141
Location
Gateshead, Gateshead, North East

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Rabbi N Wolinsky

Latest results

Attainment 8

14.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

22%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Pupils sit GCSEs, with Mathematics, English Language and Business Studies among the popular choices. The school's measured outcomes sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 14.6 against a national average of 46.9, and 22% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Around 12% of pupils receive SEN support. These figures should be read in the context of the school's faith-based curriculum and distinctive priorities.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
12.06%
EHC plans
2.84%

Arts & extracurricular

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsEnglish LanguageBusiness Studies

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
Yes

The last word

A faith-centred boarding school for boys whose ethos and community will matter most to the families it serves; published academic measures fall short of national averages.

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Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Gateshead Jewish Boarding School located?

Gateshead Jewish Boarding School is located at 10 Rydal Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HG.

What type of school is Gateshead Jewish Boarding School?

Gateshead Jewish Boarding School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.

How many pupils attend Gateshead Jewish Boarding School?

Gateshead Jewish Boarding School has approximately 141 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.