Mortimer Primary School, South Shields

In its own words: "Our vision for Mortimer Primary School is to provide an outstanding education for every individual child. We strive to provide the very best, so that every single child reaches their full potential and leaves Y6 completely prepared, confident and excited for the next phase in their education."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are so pleased to welcome you Mortimer Primary School. We pride ourselves on being welcoming and caring, putting the well-being and education of our pupils first and foremost. We strive for Excellence for All! Our vision for Mortimer Primary School is to provide an excellent education for every individual child."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, athletics, dance, choir, recorder, STEM and sewing.

The school runs after-school care, from £3.50 per session.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Mortimer Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 74% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Mortimer Primary School as their first choice and 102 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Mortimer Primary School are Ashley Academy (0.3 miles, 62% reading, 55% maths); Stanhope Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); Laygate Community School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths); and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields (0.7 miles, 87% reading, 90% maths).

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

36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mortimer Primary School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 107 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 4 (0.7%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mortimer Road-Caudwell Avenue (nw-bound), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 449 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences 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, Mortimer Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Mortimer Primary School are Mortimer Community College (under 0.1 miles), St Wilfrid's RC College (0.4 miles) and Harton Academy (0.8 miles).