The best primary schools in North Shields

Compare 14 top-rated primary schools in North Shields, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Preston Grange Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Preston Grange Primary School vs New York Primary School

Preston Grange Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B77
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 9QL

New York Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B74
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 8DP

Waterville Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B70
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 6SL

Monkhouse Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C68
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE30 3SH

Cullercoats Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C65
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE30 4PB

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats

Ofsted: Good
Score
C63
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE30 3EY

Percy Main Primary School

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
C61
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 6JA

Collingwood Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C58
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 7JQ

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Ofsted: Good
Score
C56
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 0BU

Christ Church CofE Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D49
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE30 2AD

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Ofsted: Good
Score
D46
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 7BT

Riverside Primary School

Ofsted: Requires improvement
Score
F35
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 6DQ

Spring Gardens Primary School

Ofsted: Requires improvement
Score
D41
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 0HP

Whitehouse Primary School

Ofsted: Inadequate
Score
F31
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
North Shields, NE29 8PE

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15 January 2027
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16 April 2027

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