Kings Priory School, North Shields
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2015 inspection — down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
10.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has improved from 82% to 88%.
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.6
KS2
54
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
1,549 pupils
1,505 capacity
44 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - North Shields
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for North Shields
Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
1,697
Applications
1,716
Got 1st preference
85.8%
Got preferred school
94.9%
Secondary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.63769%
Overall absence
8.9243%
Persistent absence
1,255
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kings Priory School
King Edward Primary School
Monkhouse Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Cullercoats Primary School
Hadrian Primary School
Spring Gardens Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Marine Park Primary School
Rockcliffe First School
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