Best Primary Schools in South Shields
25 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In South Shields, 25 primary schools, accounting for 53.2% of the total, provide education to 7,065 pupils across the area.
- Ofsted inspections in South Shields show 94.7% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 16 Good out of 19 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in South Shields have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.40, with spending per pupil at £8,538, compared to the national average of 18.10 and £7,460 respectively.
- In South Shields primary schools, 60.6% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, and 45.1% are eligible for free school meals, with 18.3% experiencing persistent absence.
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
Hadrian Primary School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE33 2BB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.5%
Pupils261
P/T Ratio25.5
Monkton Infants' School
South Shields, NE34 9SD
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.3%
Pupils164
P/T Ratio19.3
Sea View Primary School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 7TD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.6%
Pupils366
P/T Ratio18.6
Biddick Hall Junior School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 9SP
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected91%
Absence7.2%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio19.2
HT
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
South Shields, NE34 0TS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.8%
Pupils228
P/T Ratio25.2
Harton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 6PF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence6.8%
Pupils636
P/T Ratio20.5
LB
Lord Blyton Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
South Shields, NE34 9BN
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence6.5%
Pupils229
P/T Ratio20.2
Forest View Primary
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 8RZ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence5.3%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio16.8
Mortimer Primary School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 0RW
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.0%
Pupils588
P/T Ratio23.4
Marine Park Primary School
South Shields, NE33 2RD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils193
P/T Ratio20.5
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields, NE34 8NS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence6.3%
Pupils226
P/T Ratio19.8
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 6DZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence3.9%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio24.2
WC
Westoe Crown Primary School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE33 3NS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence5.2%
Pupils636
P/T Ratio23.8
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields, NE33 4RH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence6.5%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio22.9
Biddick Hall Infants' School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 9JD
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.2%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio20.6
Laygate Community School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE33 4JJ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence6.4%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio20.9
Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Ofsted
Outstanding
South Shields, NE34 8BT
Special · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected0%
Absence7.3%
Pupils258
P/T Ratio9.6
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 8AB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence8.3%
Pupils452
P/T Ratio19.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 25 primary schools in South Shields, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South Shields | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,538 | £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.