Schools in North Shields
21 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Marden High School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Norham High School Foundation school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| John Spence Community High School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (14)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Collingwood Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cullercoats Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Monkhouse Primary School Foundation school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Percy Main Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Preston Grange Primary School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Waterville Primary School Community school | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Riverside Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Whitehouse Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–4 | — |
| Southlands School Foundation special school | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.