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2025 Best Primary Schools in South Shields Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across South Shields. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in South Shields

Map
State · Primary
#1SOUTH SHIELDS
#453England

Biddick Hall Junior School

Chesterton Road, South Shields, NE34 9SP
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
228 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#2SOUTH SHIELDS
#941England

Forest View Primary

Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8RZ
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
245 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School21 offers / 37 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#3SOUTH SHIELDS
#2,406England

Marine Park Primary School

Hatfield Square, Woodbine Estate, South Shields, NE33 2RD
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School21 offers / 36 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#4SOUTH SHIELDS
#2,416England

Harton Primary School

East Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6PF
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
684 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School73 offers / 115 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5SOUTH SHIELDS
#2,734England

Laygate Community School

Laygate Lane, South Shields, NE33 4JJ
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
250 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School22 offers / 34 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#6SOUTH SHIELDS
#3,812England

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Claypath Lane, South Shields, NE33 4PG
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
232 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 63 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#7SOUTH SHIELDS
#4,535England

Sea View Primary School

Norham Avenue North, Horsley Hill Community Campus, South Shields, NE34 7TD
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
421 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School34 offers / 53 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#8SOUTH SHIELDS
#5,054England

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)

Brockley Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0TS
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
243 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School24 offers / 38 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#9SOUTH SHIELDS
#5,203England

Westoe Crown Primary School

Sea Winnings Way, South Shields, NE33 3NS
South Tyneside council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
657 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 143 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details

Map of Primary Schools in South Shields

Interactive map showing primary and all-through schools in South Shields. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in South Shields

Biddick Hall is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Biddick Hall Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/ABiddick Hall Infants' SchoolStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Biddick Hall Junior School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Biddick Hall Infants' SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Brockley Whins is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)StatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Harton is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Harton Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#6St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#15St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Harton Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Horsley Hill is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Forest View PrimaryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#7Sea View Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#12Ashley AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Forest View Primary#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Sea View Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Ashley Academy#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Laygate is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Laygate Community SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Laygate Community School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Monkton is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Monkton AcademyStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AMonkton Infants' SchoolStatePrimary2-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Monkton Academy#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Monkton Infants' SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Mortimer is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Mortimer Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Mortimer Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Simonside is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Lord Blyton Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Lord Blyton Primary School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Stanhope is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Stanhope Primary School, South ShieldsStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Stanhope Primary School, South Shields#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Westoe is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Westoe Crown Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#11Hadrian Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#18SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#19Ridgeway Primary Academy, South ShieldsStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Westoe Crown Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Hadrian Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Ridgeway Primary Academy, South Shields#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Whiteleas is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Woodbine Estate is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Marine Park Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Marine Park Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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