Is Percy Main Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 16th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Percy Main Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Percy Main Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Percy Main Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Percy Main Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Percy Main Primary School

Nelson Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6JA

Local ranking16th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

300

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 66.0%
Maths (Expected): 52.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 197
Boys: 111 (54%)
Girls: 94 (46%)
Capacity: 300 (68% full)
SEND: 38.1%
FSM Eligible: 66.1%
EAL: 17.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.1%
SEN Support: 31.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Budget per Pupil: £9,052/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.2%
Black African: 6.1%
Other: 3.5%
Black Other: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
White Other: 2.0%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%

78.2%

White British

6.1%

Black African

3.5%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914067113

office@percymainprimary.org.uk

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Nelson Terrace

North Shields, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108572
UKPRN: 10078379
Establishment No.: 2008

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