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.

Total schools

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.