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Primary schools in the North East

All 982 primary schools in the North East.

982 schools in North East

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  1. Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy

    Sunderland, SR3 2RE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    62 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1197%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    333
    Pupils per teacher
    22.1
    View school Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
  2. Bernard Gilpin Primary School

    Houghton le Spring, DH5 8DA · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    63 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    417
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Bernard Gilpin Primary School
  3. Newcomen Primary School

    Redcar, TS10 1NL · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    42 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1193%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    341
    Pupils per teacher
    20.2
    View school Newcomen Primary School
  4. St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

    Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4NE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    24 first choices, 25 offers made

    Met the standard at 1190%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.8%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    234
    Pupils per teacher
    21.0
    View school St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
  5. West Jesmond Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3AJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    114 first choices, 90 offers made

    Met the standard at 1184%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    605
    Pupils per teacher
    22.1
    View school West Jesmond Primary School
  6. Rickleton Primary School

    Washington, NE38 9EZ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    72 first choices, 61 offers made

    Met the standard at 1189%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    450
    Pupils per teacher
    25.3
    View school Rickleton Primary School
  7. Framwellgate Moor Primary School

    Durham, DH1 5BG · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    48 first choices, 43 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    375
    Pupils per teacher
    21.5
    View school Framwellgate Moor Primary School
  8. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

    Durham, DH1 4QB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    54 first choices, 56 offers made

    Met the standard at 1185%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.9%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    397
    Pupils per teacher
    24.8
    View school St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
  9. Nunthorpe Primary Academy

    Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    32 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    239
    Pupils per teacher
    22.2
    View school Nunthorpe Primary Academy
  10. Darras Hall Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9DS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    63 first choices, 58 offers made

    Met the standard at 1178%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    459
    Pupils per teacher
    21.9
    View school Darras Hall Primary School
  11. Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy

    Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3DA · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    30 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.5%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    256
    Pupils per teacher
    25.3
    View school Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
  12. Wynyard Church of England Primary School

    Wynyard, TS22 5UB · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    73 first choices, 59 offers made

    Met the standard at 1184%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    467
    Pupils per teacher
    26.6
    View school Wynyard Church of England Primary School
  13. Montalbo Nursery & Primary School

    Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    42 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1185%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    240
    Pupils per teacher
    20.0
    View school Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
  14. Kirk Merrington Primary School

    Spennymoor, DL16 7JB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    36 first choices, 25 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    180
    Pupils per teacher
    21.3
    View school Kirk Merrington Primary School
  15. Valley Gardens Middle School

    Whitley Bay, NE25 9AQ · State · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    Met the standard at 1172%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    768
    Pupils per teacher
    21.1
    View school Valley Gardens Middle School
  16. Greatham CofE Primary School

    Hartlepool, TS25 2EU · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    9 first choices, 9 offers made

    Met the standard at 11100%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.9%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    107
    Pupils per teacher
    15.3
    View school Greatham CofE Primary School
  17. Front Street Community Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4AY · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    59 first choices, 59 offers made

    Met the standard at 1182%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    413
    Pupils per teacher
    24.8
    View school Front Street Community Primary School
  18. Bailey Green Primary School

    Killingworth, NE12 6QL · State · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    77 first choices, 59 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    469
    Pupils per teacher
    25.5
    View school Bailey Green Primary School
  19. Junction Farm Primary School

    Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0EU · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    39 first choices, 39 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.0%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    364
    Pupils per teacher
    20.3
    View school Junction Farm Primary School
  20. St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

    Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 27 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    226
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
  21. St Paul's CofE Primary School

    Sunderland, SR2 0LW · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    68 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1188%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    332
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school St Paul's CofE Primary School
  22. Swarland Primary School

    Morpeth, NE65 9JP · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 9 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    76
    Pupils per teacher
    15.3
    View school Swarland Primary School
  23. Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School

    Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9BT · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    29 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1194%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.4%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    240
    Pupils per teacher
    25.6
    View school Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School
  24. Throckley Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9DY · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the North East average, low absence.

    51 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    North East 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.4%North East 5.5%
    Pupils
    448
    Pupils per teacher
    23.4
    View school Throckley Primary School
The big picture

How the North East's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in the North East

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded.

  • Outstanding: 37 of 641
  • Good: 586 of 641
  • Requires improvement: 16 of 641
  • Inadequate: 2 of 641
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in the North East

  1. Some are faith schools.

    273 of the 982 primary schools in the North East have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

    Show schools with no religious character
  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    769 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

    Show schools with a nursery
  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in the North East, explained

There are 982 primary schools in the North East, teaching 244,083 children. 372 are run by the council and 537 are academies or free schools. Among them are 68 special and 42 independent schools.

97% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 37 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

63.3% of pupils in North East met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

31.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,085 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 13.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in the North East?
There are 982 primary schools in the North East, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in the North East?
The highest-ranked primary schools in the North East on Eduscope are Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy, Bernard Gilpin Primary School and Newcomen Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in the North East?
the North East has 37 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 586 are rated Good, meaning 97% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in the North East ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in the North East perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in the North East, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in the North East primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in the North East is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in the North East?
When choosing a primary school in the North East, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 982 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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