Best Primary Schools in South Tyneside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 45 schools across South Tyneside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

South Tyneside has 45 primary schools, of which 6 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 37 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in South Tyneside are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn 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.

45
Total schools
6
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
64%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Marine Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
4. Stanhope Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
5. St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
6. West Boldon Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
7. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. East Boldon Junior School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Biddick Hall Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. East Boldon Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Dunn Street Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Whitburn Village Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Cleadon Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. Hedworth Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
16. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
17. St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. Harton Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
19. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Good 75 View school
20. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Good 74 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in South Tyneside?
There are 45 primary schools in South Tyneside, of which 6 (13%) 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 St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn. 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?
13% of primary schools in South Tyneside are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.