The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Emma Cook
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTemple Park Infants' School
Primary · 611m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 728m away
Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Special school · 1.2km away
Boldon School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Biddick Hall Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Primary · 1.5km away
Cleadon Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
West Boldon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forest View Primary's Ofsted rating?
Forest View Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest View Primary?
Forest View Primary currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest View Primary take?
Forest View Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest View Primary?
Forest View Primary is in South Shields, NE34 8RZ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest View Primary have a sixth form?
No, Forest View Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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