Stanhope Primary School, South Shields
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Stanhope is a happy, welcoming community where all pupils thrive. Teachers use engaging, imaginative lessons that make learning exciting, and the school is particularly skilled at supporting pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils to succeed. Pupils behave well, show respect for each other, and are proud of their school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress across the school, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics
- Teachers use imaginative and interesting tasks that engage pupils and appeal to their love of learning
- Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make very good progress with skilled support
- Behaviour is good with pupils showing high levels of respect and confidence in a calm, happy environment
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and governing body continues to drive improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in Early Years Foundation Stage needs to improve, with better outdoor learning activities
- Teachers should provide more opportunities for pupils to write at length across different subjects
- Marking should more consistently help pupils understand how to improve their work
- Some pupils are given work that is too hard or too easy, affecting their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with pupils feeling safe and secure at school.
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish, cooking, choir, Stanhope's got talent
Stanhope Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics, and benefit from imaginative teaching and a happy, caring community atmosphere.
At a Glance
51.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 90% to 97%. Maths has improved from 80% to 97%. Writing has improved from 73% to 86%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
233 pupils
210 capacity
23 places over capacity
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(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6332%
Overall absence
6.62983%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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