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.

North Tyneside has 53 primary schools, of which 7 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 41 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in North Tyneside are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Benton Dene Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North Tyneside follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

53
Total schools
7
Outstanding
13%
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. Rockcliffe First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Appletree Gardens First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Southridge First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Marine Park First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Langley First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Whitley Lodge First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Hadrian Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Shiremoor Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Western Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Backworth Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Burradon Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 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 7 (13%) 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?
13% of primary 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.