Preston Grange Primary School, North Shields

In its own words: "Preston Grange is a happy, welcoming and caring school community. The development of the whole child, an inclusive learning environment, equality and respect are central to our philosophy. We celebrate diversity and encourage our children to respect and embrace differences."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Preston Grange Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 100% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Preston Grange Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Preston Grange Primary School are Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay (0.5 miles, 87% reading, 73% maths); Whitehouse Primary School (0.6 miles, 36% reading, 46% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats (0.6 miles, 89% reading, 86% maths); and Appletree Gardens First School (0.7 miles, Good).

Preston Grange Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 13 pupils (6%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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.

Preston Grange Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rake Lane-Cedar Court (sw-bound), 190 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Preston Grange Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Preston Grange Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Preston Grange Primary School are Monkseaton High School (0.3 miles), John Spence Community High School (0.5 miles), St Thomas More Catholic High School (0.8 miles) and Monkseaton Coastal School (0.8 miles).