Schools across South Tyneside
Local authority · 64 schools across 9 towns
64
45 primary · 8 secondary
22,753
97% capacity used
19
3 outstanding · 16 good
23,438
685 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
70.6%
KS2 Maths
70.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
941 spare places
Secondary Schools
587 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.6%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
57
2024/25
Absence trend across South Tyneside schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
63%
Plans Issued
171
Assessment Requests
338
Tribunal Cases
21
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
15
Lodged
(0.8%)
12
Heard
7
Successful
(58%)
Primary (infant classes)
12
Lodged
(0.8%)
9
Heard
5
Successful
(56%)
Secondary
80
Lodged
(4.2%)
64
Heard
20
Successful
(31%)
Total
95
Lodged
(2.5%)
76
Heard
27
Successful
(36%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.