In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.
Tynemouth at a glance
Strong attendance, weaker primary inspections
How Tynemouth's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries3815 primary · 4 secondary · 17 nurseries
Primaries Good or better79%England 96%
Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths50%Attainment 8 48.4, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary27%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Tynemouth
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.
Numbers that sum up Tynemouth
TynemouthEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 14 primaries with one.
79%
England 96%
Below England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
3 of the 4 with a grade.
75%
England 93%
Below England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
63%
England 62%
Close to England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
50%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
15%
England 18%
Better than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
27%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 19 schools that have one.
79%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding1
Good14
Requires improvement3
Inadequate1
How it has changed
Tynemouth in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1163% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths51% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here
What it's like for families
Tynemouth has 38 schools and nurseries.
There are 4% more pupils than in 2018.
27% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Tynemouth's state schools each January.
9,3002018
9,4972019
9,5612021
9,5882022
9,5982023
9,5632024
9,5702025
9,6872026
Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Tynemouth27%
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in Tynemouth
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Tynemouth has 38 schools, including 16 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 17 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Tynemouth?+
The highest-ranked schools in Tynemouth on Eduscope are Marden High School, Kings Priory School, New York Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Tynemouth are rated Good or Outstanding?+
79% of inspected schools in Tynemouth hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 14 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Tynemouth perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Tynemouth, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Tynemouth?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Tynemouth is 17.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Tynemouth schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Tynemouth is 15.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Tynemouth?+
There are 9,687 pupils enrolled across schools in Tynemouth, with 3,844 in primary and 5,729 in secondary. 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How do I choose the right school in Tynemouth?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 38 schools in Tynemouth by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
