Lord Blyton Primary School, South Shields
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lord Blyton Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. Staff know pupils exceptionally well and use this knowledge to tailor support and remove barriers to learning. The school has a strong emphasis on reading and phonics from the early years, with effective support in place to help all pupils progress.
Key Strengths
- Warm, nurturing relationships and inclusive culture where all pupils feel safe and valued
- Strong focus on reading and phonics with effective support for pupils who need to catch up
- Well-trained staff who adapt teaching carefully to meet individual needs, especially for pupils with SEND
- Effective systems for identifying and supporting vulnerable pupils, including disadvantaged learners
- Clear routines and high expectations that help pupils behave well and attend school regularly
Areas for Improvement
- More pupils could achieve higher standards in writing and mathematics, particularly at the higher level
- Opportunities for deeper thinking and independent working are not consistent across all subjects
- Timeliness of communication with parents could be improved
- Analysis of enrichment programme participation data could be more detailed to ensure all pupils access opportunities
- Independence and independent learning opportunities in Reception Year need more precise planning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership opportunities, sporting activities, enrichment experiences, visits to places of worship, residential experiences
Lord Blyton Primary School provides an inclusive, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has developed an ambitious curriculum with strong foundations in reading and phonics, and pupils' outcomes are generally in line with national averages.
At a Glance
43.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 71%. Writing has improved from 70% to 75%.
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
229 pupils
235 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - South Shields
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for South Shields
Admissions Demand - South Tyneside
Places available
1,882
Applications
1,486
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
Primary admissions across South Tyneside (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.46387%
Overall absence
15.42857%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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