South Shields primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the national average of 8%. Biddick Hall Junior School, Forest View Primary, and Marine Park Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 90% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 21 schools serving South Shields, families in Westoe, Harton, Simonside, and Horsley Hill have extensive choice across this coastal town. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Biddick Hall Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
| N/A | Biddick Hall Infants' School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Harton Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #6 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #15 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Forest View Primary | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Sea View Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #12 | Ashley Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Laygate Community School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Monkton Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Monkton Infants' School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Mortimer Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Lord Blyton Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Stanhope Primary School, South Shields | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Westoe Crown Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Hadrian Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #18 | SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Ridgeway Primary Academy, South Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Marine Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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