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 open primary schools. Of the 53 with a published Ofsted inspection, 6 (11%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 89% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Benton Dene Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in North Tyneside follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

53
Total schools
6
Outstanding (historic grade)
11%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North Tyneside?
There are 53 open primary schools in North Tyneside (closed schools are excluded). 6 of the 53 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in North Tyneside?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in North Tyneside is Benton Dene Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in North Tyneside?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in North Tyneside?
Primary and secondary applications in North Tyneside are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the North Tyneside council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.