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.

How many schools?
45
Open primary schools in South Tyneside
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
43 Good or better
of 45 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Biddick Hall Junior School currently leads
Methodology

South Tyneside has 45 open primary schools. Of the 45 with a published Ofsted inspection, 6 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 96% 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, Biddick Hall Junior 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 South 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.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Biddick Hall Junior School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
2. Stanhope Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
3. St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
4. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary
 Good 77 View school
5. Dunn Street Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
6. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Outstanding 76 View school
7. Cleadon Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
8. West Boldon Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
9. East Boldon Junior School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
10. Valley View Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 74 View school
11. Marine Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 73 View school
12. St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Primary
 Good 71 View school
13. Hedworth Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
14. St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 70 View school
15. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Good 68 View school
16. Biddick Hall Infants' School
Primary
 Good 66 View school
17. Forest View Primary
Primary
 Good 66 View school
18. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary
 Good 66 View school
19. Harton Primary School
Primary
 Good 64 View school
20. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 64 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.

Related lists for South Tyneside

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in South Tyneside?
There are 45 open primary schools in South Tyneside (closed schools are excluded). 6 of the 45 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 South Tyneside?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in South Tyneside is Biddick Hall Junior 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 South 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 South Tyneside?
Primary and secondary applications in South 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 South 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.