New York Primary School, North Shields
New York Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in North Shields. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 15 schools in North Shields with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 113% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
New York Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at New York Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (92% in reading, 89% in maths).
Getting a place at New York Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put New York Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at New York Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to New York Primary School are Whitehouse Primary School (0.7 miles, 36% reading, 46% maths); Preston Grange Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths); Langley First School (1.1 miles, Good); and Collingwood Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 83% maths).
New York Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Whitehouse Primary SchoolPreston Grange Primary SchoolLangley First SchoolCollingwood Primary School
Who goes there
12.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Asian (7%).
In 2026, 88 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 9 (2.2%) 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.
Staffing
New York Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is West Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westminster Avenue (n-bound), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
New York Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to New York Primary School are St Thomas More Catholic High School (0.4 miles), Monkseaton High School (1 mile), Norham High School (1.2 miles) and John Spence Community High School (1.3 miles).
St Thomas More Catholic High SchoolMonkseaton High SchoolNorham High SchoolJohn Spence Community High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will receive a top-class education from highly skilled teachers who explain concepts clearly and spot misunderstandings quickly. The school creates a friendly, respectful community where children are happy, safe and proud to be 'New Yorkers'. All pupils, including those with additional needs, receive the support they need to achieve exceptionally well and develop important life skills.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional academic achievement across all year groups with particularly strong teaching in reading and mathematics
- Rich and ambitious curriculum tailored to the local area with pupils making excellent links across subjects
- Outstanding early years provision with expert staff who develop children's communication, confidence and independence
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes with pupils showing respect, empathy and high engagement in lessons
- Strong leadership with a clear shared vision and highly valued staff who are supported to become experts
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Curriculum leaders, kindness ambassadors, sports leaders, school councillors, eco-club, litter picks, breakfast club
New York Primary School is an outstanding primary school where excellence is the standard and pupils achieve exceptionally well academically in a happy, safe and respectful environment. The school has a strong vision, highly trained staff, and excellent support for all pupils including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
31.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
23.7
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with New York Primary School
Before and after school care
New York Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in North Tyneside
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to New York Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. New York Primary School is in North Tyneside; for families living there:
Apply to North Tyneside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at New York Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
337 pupils
297 places
40 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - North Shields
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for North Shields
Across North Tyneside council
Places available
2,516
Applications
2,025
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All primary applications across North Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
88
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
24.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
405
Total Pupils
187
Boys
218
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,400
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,869
Per pupil
£2228k
Total funding
£198k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
299
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about New York Primary School
What are SATs results like at New York Primary School?
Of the pupils at New York Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is New York Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New York Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for New York Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When New York Primary School is oversubscribed, North Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at New York Primary School?
New York Primary School was full in 2025, at 113% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at New York Primary School?
Classes at New York Primary School average 23.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to New York Primary School?
New York Primary School has around 405 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at New York Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at New York Primary School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to New York Primary School?
Apply through North Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming New York Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does New York Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
New York Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near New York Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Where is New York Primary School?
New York Primary School is at Lanark Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8DP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)