Best Primary & Secondary Schools in North Tyneside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 81 schools across North Tyneside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

63.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Benton Dene Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
🥈	New York Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
🥉	Bailey Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
4.	Monkhouse Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
5.	St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Primary	Good	82	View school
6.	St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Primary	Good	82	View school
7.	St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Primary	Good	82	View school
8.	Redesdale Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
9.	Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
10.	Rockcliffe First School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	Appletree Gardens First School Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	Southridge First School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Marine Park First School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	Langley First School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Whitley Lodge First School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Woodlawn School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	Benton Dene School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
18.	Beacon Hill School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
19.	Hadrian Park Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Shiremoor Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in North Tyneside?

There are 81 primary & secondary schools in North Tyneside, of which 10 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in North Tyneside?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Tyneside is Benton Dene Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in North Tyneside?

Primary and secondary school applications in North Tyneside are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Tyneside council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in North Tyneside?

12% of primary & secondary schools in North Tyneside are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 85.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.