Best Faith Schools in North Shields
5 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In North Shields, 13.5% of schools are faith schools, which is in line with the national average of 13.4%, with a total of 5 schools.
- Faith schools in North Shields have a strong Ofsted record, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 3 inspected.
- The 5 faith schools in North Shields educate 2,442 pupils, with 29.8% eligible for free school meals and 8.3% having English as an additional language.
- Faith schools in North Shields perform well academically, with 63.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, a Progress 8 score of 0.21, and 43.6% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE29 8LF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.21
Attainment 849.2
Eng+Maths66%
Pupils1,660
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields, NE30 3EY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.0%
Pupils185
P/T Ratio21.8
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE29 7BT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected49%
Absence6.8%
Pupils193
P/T Ratio15.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 37 faith schools in North Shields, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North Shields | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.21 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,310 | £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.