North Shields primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 25% achieve the higher standard, more than triple the national average of 8%. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields, Cullercoats Primary School, and New York Primary School, North Shields are among the highest-performing options, 81% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 16 schools serving North Shields, families across Tynemouth, Chirton, and the Fish Quay have access to well-established local schools with strong foundations. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #6 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #10 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Monkhouse Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #12 | Spring Gardens Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
| #13 | Christ Church CofE Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #5 | Collingwood Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #2 | Cullercoats Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #3 | New York Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #7 | King Edward Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #14 | Percy Main Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #15 | Riverside Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #4 | Preston Grange Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #8 | Kings Priory School | State | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #9 | Waterville Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| N/A | Whitehouse Primary School, North Shields | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 3.9/10Rebuilding |
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