Hadrian Primary School, South Shields
Hadrian Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in South Shields. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 18 schools in South Shields with published results, and 11,322nd of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hadrian Primary School in detail
Hadrian Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Here at Hadrian Primary we pride ourselves on providing a warm and welcoming beginning to the journey of lifelong learning. We are very proud of our school, our children and their success. We believe that Hadrian is a very special place where children enjoy their education and make excellent progress."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir and homework club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Hadrian Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 73% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hadrian Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Hadrian Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hadrian Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hadrian Primary School are Marine Park Primary School (0.5 miles); St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 81% maths); Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields (0.8 miles, 89% reading, 89% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hadrian Primary School.
Marine Park Primary SchoolSt Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Who goes there
44.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Asian (43%) and Mixed (7%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 600 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mile End Road-St Stephens Church (s-bound), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hadrian Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 518 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in South Tyneside (182), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hadrian Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hadrian Primary School are Kings Priory School (1.1 miles) and Marden High School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hadrian Primary is a happy, caring community where your child will feel safe and be encouraged to work hard. Teachers have high expectations and the school provides strong teaching in core subjects like English and maths. Your child will have lots of opportunities to develop as a person, from becoming a Mini Police officer to running the school food bank, plus plenty of clubs and sports to enjoy.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour is outstanding - pupils are highly motivated, show self-control, and bullying is rare
- Strong teaching in English and mathematics with clear progression of knowledge and skills
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who thrive with specialist staff and resources
- Pupils' personal development is a strength with opportunities to serve the community and learn about different cultures
- Positive school atmosphere where staff care for pupils and relationships are very strong
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects like geography lack clear guidance on the most important subject-specific knowledge pupils need to learn
- A few pupils in early reading don't receive the right support to catch up with phonics gaps, hindering their progress
- Assessment systems in foundation subjects don't show clearly how well pupils understand subject-specific content like weather and climate
- Teachers sometimes don't correct misconceptions about subject knowledge
- Reading books don't always match the sounds pupils have learned
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders carry out proper checks on staff, have clear systems for reporting concerns, and work well with other agencies to support pupils' safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, boxercise, guitar, breakfast club, Funky Fridays disco, sports festivals, music festivals, Pupil Parliament, Mini Police, food bank
Hadrian Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy coming to school and behave exceptionally well. Leaders are ambitious for every pupil and have worked effectively to manage staffing changes while providing a well-planned curriculum.
At a Glance
23.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 66% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 73% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
26.4
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
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Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 11 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
239 pupils
280 places
41 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - South Shields
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for South Shields
Across South Tyneside council
Places available
1,822
Applications
1,375
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across South Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
261
Total Pupils
120
Boys
141
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
21.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,970
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,936
Per pupil
£1605k
Total funding
£108k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
16.9%
Persistent absence
213
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hadrian Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hadrian Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hadrian Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hadrian Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Hadrian Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hadrian Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hadrian Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hadrian Primary School is oversubscribed, South Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hadrian Primary School?
Hadrian Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 280 places.
How big are the classes at Hadrian Primary School?
Classes at Hadrian Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hadrian Primary School?
Hadrian Primary School has around 261 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hadrian Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at Hadrian Primary School in 2024/25. 16.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hadrian Primary School?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Hadrian Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Hadrian Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 11 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hadrian Primary School?
Hadrian Primary School is at Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2BB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)