Best Primary Schools in North East
1,029 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In North East, 1,029 primary schools educate 236,753 pupils, accounting for 51.1% of primary schools in the region.
- North East primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 93.9% Good or Outstanding, with 86 schools rated Outstanding and 579 rated Good.
- Primary schools in North East have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.94, with 34.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 10.6% having English as an additional language.
- North East primary schools spend £8,245 per pupil, with 61.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 16.4% experiencing persistent absence.
Argyle House School
Sunderland, SR2 7LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils197
P/T Ratio–
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils659
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Benton House School
Benton, NE7 7XE
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils25
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Dame Allan's Schools
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,240
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
DH1 4SZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils740
P/T Ratio–
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Endeavour SR
Sunderland, SR1 1QH
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
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Longridge Towers School
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils309
P/T Ratio–
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Mowden Hall School
Stocksfield, NE43 7TP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils227
P/T Ratio–
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
NE2 3BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils660
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Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils241
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1,035 primary schools in North East, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North East | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,245 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.