Best Schools in South Shields
47 schools in South Shields
Key Facts
- South Shields has a total of 47 schools, with 94.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in South Shields have 7,065 pupils, with 60.6% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a spending per pupil of £8,538.
- Secondary schools in South Shields have 4,121 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.43, compared to 0.00 nationally, and 37.3% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In South Shields, 45.1% of primary school pupils and 38.0% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with pupil-teacher ratios of 20.40 and 15.29 respectively.
Top Nurseries in South Shields
18 nurseries in South Shields
Top Primary Schools in South Shields
25 primary schools in South Shields
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Ofsted
Outstanding
South Shields, NE33 4PG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.9%
Pupils231
P/T Ratio21.6
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 0QA
PRU · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils78
P/T Ratio7.5
Stanhope Primary School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE33 4SZ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.8%
Pupils233
P/T Ratio25.0
Park View School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 0QA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence19.9%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio5.3
Top Secondary Schools in South Shields
3 secondary schools in South Shields
Top Sixth Form Colleges in South Shields
1 sixth form colleges in South Shields
Top Special Schools in South Shields
4 special schools in South Shields
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 0QA
PRU · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils78
P/T Ratio7.5
Park View School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 0QA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence19.9%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio5.3
Frequently Asked Questions
South Shields has 47 schools, including 25 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 4 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South Shields | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.54 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,434 | £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.