Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields), South Shields

In its own words: "In Holy Trinity we value all members of our school community as learners, nurturing and empowering them to become the best they possibly can be."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to the EYFS blog where you will be able to keep up with al the things happening in our nursery and reception."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) reached the expected standard in reading and 79% 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 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) are Biddick Hall Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 100% maths); Monkton Infants' School (0.4 miles, Good); Biddick Hall Infants' School (0.5 miles, Good); and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields (0.5 miles, 87% reading, 90% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields).

57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 52 pupils (22.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 830 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Green Lane-Hope Street (ne-bound), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 336 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in South Tyneside (182), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) issued 5 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) are St Wilfrid's RC College (0.8 miles), Mortimer Community College (1.2 miles), Boldon School (1.2 miles) and Harton Academy (1.5 miles).