Which is the best primary school in South Shields?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Biddick Hall Junior School ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in South 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 South 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 South Shields?

18 primary schools in South 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 South Shields, ranked

The 18 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
Biddick Hall Junior School
Community school

31%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
2
Stanhope Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
3
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
4
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
5
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
6
Harton Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
7
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
8
Lord Blyton Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
9
Forest View Primary
Community school

18%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
10
Laygate Community School
Community school

0%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
11
Westoe Crown Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
12
Sea View Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
13
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
14
Hadrian Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
15
Mortimer Primary School
Community school

1%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
16
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
17
Ashley Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
18
Monkton Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

28%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in South Shields?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Biddick Hall Junior School ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in South 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 South 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 South Shields?: 18 primary schools in South 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.