Best Primary & Secondary Schools in South Tyneside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 64 schools across South Tyneside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

South Tyneside has 64 primary & secondary schools, of which 12 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 49 rated Good — 95% of primary & secondary schools in South Tyneside are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Clervaux Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in South 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.

64
Total schools
12
Outstanding
19%
Outstanding rate
64%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Clervaux Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Helen Gibson Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Boldon Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Marine Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
8. Stanhope Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
9. St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
10. West Boldon Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. East Boldon Junior School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
14. Biddick Hall Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. East Boldon Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Keelman's Way School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
17. Dunn Street Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Whitburn Village Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Cleadon Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Good 79 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in South Tyneside?
There are 64 primary & secondary schools in South Tyneside, of which 12 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in South Tyneside?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in South Tyneside is Clervaux Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in South Tyneside?
Primary and secondary school applications in South Tyneside are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the South Tyneside council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in South Tyneside?
19% of primary & secondary schools in South Tyneside are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 92.2% 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.