King Edward Primary School, North Tyneside

In its own words: "At King Edward Primary School we uphold and teach pupils about the British Values which are defined as: These values are taught explicitly through Personal, Social, Health and Emotional (PSHE), Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Education (SMSC) and Religious Education (RE). We also teach the British Values through planning and delivering a broad and balanced curriculum."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, running, yoga, judo, dance, chess, Lego, STEM and gardening.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 30 November 2026 and an open evening on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at King Edward Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 60 families put King Edward Primary School as their first choice and 147 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 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 King Edward Primary School are Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); Spring Gardens Primary School (0.5 miles, 61% reading, 61% maths); Monkhouse Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 94% maths); and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields (0.7 miles, 89% reading, 89% maths).

King Edward Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

King Edward Primary School is one of 31 schools run by The North Tyneside Learning Trust, an academy trust.

90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about King Edward Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).

10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 56 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 6 (1.3%) 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 North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 960 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Linskill Terrace-Jackson Street (ne-bound), 280 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 402 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Tyneside (232), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, King Edward Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to King Edward Primary School are John Spence Community High School (0.5 miles), Marden High School (0.7 miles), Kings Priory School (0.8 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic High School (1.3 miles).