Best Primary Schools in South Tyneside
51 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In South Tyneside, 51 primary schools, accounting for 48.1% of the total, provide education to 13,214 pupils across the region.
- Ofsted inspections in South Tyneside show 97.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 4 Outstanding and 32 Good out of 37 inspected.
- Primary schools in South Tyneside have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.25, with 38.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- In South Tyneside primary schools, 60.9% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 16.9%, and spending per pupil at £8,133.
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hebburn, NE31 1BQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence5.4%
Pupils239
P/T Ratio26.9
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Hebburn, NE31 2BP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence6.2%
Pupils160
P/T Ratio19.1
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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Jarrow, NE32 4AW
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence6.2%
Pupils278
P/T Ratio24.8
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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow, NE32 4PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.1%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio18.2
FP
Fellgate Primary School
Jarrow, NE32 4XA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils130
P/T Ratio16.2
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow, NE32 3AJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence7.0%
Pupils170
P/T Ratio17.4
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
Dunn Street Primary School
Jarrow, NE32 3QH
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils140
P/T Ratio15.8
East Boldon Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Tyne & Wear, NE36 0DL
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence5.4%
Pupils235
P/T Ratio21.4
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
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow, NE32 5YT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.1%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio22.6
VV
Valley View Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jarrow, NE32 5QY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence4.6%
Pupils251
P/T Ratio21.3
East Boldon Infants' School
Ofsted
Good
East Boldon, NE36 0SW
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.9%
Pupils163
P/T Ratio22.1
Harton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 6PF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence6.8%
Pupils636
P/T Ratio20.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 51 primary schools in South Tyneside, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 97% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,133 | £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.