Best Primary Schools in North Tyneside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 53 schools across North Tyneside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

26%

Outstanding rate

63.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Shiremoor Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
🥈	Benton Dene Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥉	New York Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
4.	Monkhouse Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
5.	Holystone Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
6.	Western Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
7.	Redesdale Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
8.	St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Primary	Good	71	View school
9.	St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Primary	Good	70	View school
10.	Westmoor Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
11.	Burradon Community Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
12.	Bailey Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
13.	St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Primary	Good	67	View school
14.	Preston Grange Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
15.	Denbigh Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
16.	Backworth Park Primary School Primary	Requires Improvement	67	View school
17.	St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Primary	Good	66	View school
18.	Fordley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	64	View school
19.	St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Primary	Good	64	View school
20.	Hazlewood Community Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North Tyneside?

There are 53 primary schools in North Tyneside, of which 14 (26%) 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 Shiremoor 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?

26% of primary schools in North Tyneside are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.