In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.
Schools and nurseries13954 primary · 15 secondary · 57 nurseries
Primaries Good or better91%England 96%
Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths45%Attainment 8 46.4, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary26%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in North Tyneside
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.
About North Tyneside
North Tyneside is a metropolitan borough in the North East with 54 mainstream primary schools and 15 mainstream secondary schools. Towns with the most schools include Tynemouth, Wallsend and Whitley Bay. It has 4 middle schools, so some children change school at a different age. The council still runs or maintains most state schools here: only 34% are academies or free schools.
Good to know in North Tyneside
North Tyneside does not hold places back for families moving into the area, so your catchment school may already be full. Source
Even if an in-year place is available, the start date is typically at the beginning of a half term rather than straight away. Source
For an in-year transfer you can list up to three preferred schools, in North Tyneside or other council areas. Source
In-year applications cannot be made through the Citizens Portal. Source
Burnside College, Carville Academy, Churchill Academy and Monkseaton Coastal School handle their own in-year applications, so you apply to them directly. Source
From North Tyneside council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.
Key dates each year
31 October
Secondary school applications close
15 January
Primary school applications close
1 March
Secondary school offers
16 April
Primary school offers
If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.
91.7%got their first-choice primary school in North Tyneside in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 95 of 151 councils. 96.2% got one of their top three.3.8% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.
84.3%got their first-choice secondary school in North Tyneside in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 74 of 151 councils. 94.4% got one of their top three.7.3% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.
Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.
3 of 34 primary appeals heard in North Tyneside succeeded in 2025. 45 of 184 secondary appeals heard in North Tyneside succeeded in 2025.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Numbers that sum up North Tyneside
North TynesideEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 42 primaries with one.
91%
England 96%
Below England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
9 of the 11 with a grade.
82%
England 93%
Below England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
63%
England 62%
Close to England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
45%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
16%
England 18%
Better than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
26%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 58 schools that have one.
90%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding5
Good47
Requires improvement4
Inadequate2
How it has changed
North Tyneside in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1163% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths45% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
The figures in full
The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.
Measure
North Tyneside
England
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)
90%
95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)
63%
62%
Attainment 8
46.4
46.2
Persistent absence
16%
18%
Pupils per teacher
17.0:1
17.9:1
Spending per pupil
£8,385
£8,120
In education or work after 16
91%
91%
Went on to higher education
58%
56%
Pupils with special educational needs
22%
21%
Pupils with English as an additional language
7%
22%
Pupils on free school meals
27%
27%
DfE local authority code 392, ONS code E08000022.
Living here
What it's like for families
North Tyneside has 139 schools and nurseries across 5 towns and villages, the biggest being Tynemouth, Wallsend, Whitley Bay and Longbenton.
Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.
26% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in North Tyneside's state schools each January.
30.6k2018
31.0k2019
31.1k2021
31.1k2022
31.4k2023
31.5k2024
31.1k2025
30.7k2026
Up 0% since 2018.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
North Tyneside26%
Keep up with schools in North Tyneside
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North Tyneside has 139 schools, including 65 primary schools, 26 secondary schools, 57 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 10 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in North Tyneside?+
The highest-ranked schools in North Tyneside on Eduscope are Valley Gardens Middle School, Bailey Green Primary School, Whitley Bay High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in North Tyneside are rated Good or Outstanding?+
90% of inspected schools in North Tyneside hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 5 schools rated Outstanding and 47 rated Good.
How do primary schools in North Tyneside perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in North Tyneside, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in North Tyneside?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in North Tyneside is 17.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in North Tyneside schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in North Tyneside is 16.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in North Tyneside?+
There are 30,663 pupils enrolled across schools in North Tyneside, with 15,488 in primary and 15,061 in secondary. 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in North Tyneside?+
There are 4 independent schools in North Tyneside. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in North Tyneside on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in North Tyneside?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 139 schools in North Tyneside by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
