Which is the best primary school in North Shields?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Monkhouse Primary School ranks first of 15 ranked primary schools in North Shields, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in North Shields ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in North Shields?

15 primary schools in North Shields published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in North Shields, ranked

The 15 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Monkhouse Primary School
Foundation school

6%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
2
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Academy converter

16%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
3
Kings Priory School
Academy sponsor led

12%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
4
New York Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
5
Preston Grange Primary School
Foundation school

10%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
6
Cullercoats Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
7
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
8
Collingwood Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
9
Riverside Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
10
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
11
Waterville Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
12
Percy Main Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
13
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
14
Spring Gardens Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
15
Whitehouse Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in North Shields?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Monkhouse Primary School ranks first of 15 ranked primary schools in North Shields, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in North Shields ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in North Shields?: 15 primary schools in North Shields published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.