Schools across North Tyneside
Local authority · 88 schools across 11 towns
88
57 primary · 16 secondary
30,944
88% capacity used
16
2 outstanding · 14 good
35,343
4,399 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.3%
KS2 Maths
69.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,024 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,553 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
77
2024/25
Absence trend across North Tyneside schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
39%
Plans Issued
230
Assessment Requests
452
Tribunal Cases
19
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
22
Lodged
(1.0%)
13
Heard
4
Successful
(31%)
Primary (infant classes)
12
Lodged
(0.6%)
9
Heard
2
Successful
(22%)
Secondary
86
Lodged
(3.0%)
77
Heard
15
Successful
(20%)
Total
108
Lodged
(2.1%)
90
Heard
19
Successful
(21%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.