Best Primary Schools in North Shields
15 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In North Shields, 15 primary schools, accounting for 40.5% of the total, provide education to 3,619 pupils across the area.
- North Shields primary schools have a strong Ofsted record, with 90.9% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 9 Good out of 11 inspected.
- Primary schools in North Shields have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 42.7%, and 19.9% have special educational needs, compared to national averages.
- North Shields primary schools achieve a high 71.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.58 and spending per pupil of £8,697.
NY
New York Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
North Shields, NE29 8DP
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence5.5%
Pupils405
P/T Ratio20.0
SS
Southlands School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE30 2QR
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.6%
Pupils136
P/T Ratio5.9
PM
Percy Main Primary School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE29 6JA
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence5.5%
Pupils205
P/T Ratio17.6
Monkhouse Primary School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE30 3SH
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.2%
Pupils215
P/T Ratio19.8
Waterville Primary School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE29 6SL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.8%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio17.9
Preston Grange Primary School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE29 9QL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence3.8%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio21.1
Spring Gardens Primary School
North Shields, NE29 0HP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils314
P/T Ratio17.3
SM
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
WP
Whitehouse Primary School
North Shields, NE29 8PE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.0%
Pupils137
P/T Ratio15.5
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
CC
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE30 2AD
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence7.3%
Pupils169
P/T Ratio19.2
Cullercoats Primary School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE30 4PB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence4.2%
Pupils409
P/T Ratio23.1
SC
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
North Shields, NE29 0BU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.2%
Pupils224
P/T Ratio19.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 primary schools in North Shields, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North Shields | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 71% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,697 | £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.