The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 461
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Kate Byrne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2BD
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is King Edward Primary School's Ofsted rating?
King Edward Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King Edward Primary School?
King Edward Primary School currently has 461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King Edward Primary School take?
King Edward Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King Edward Primary School?
King Edward Primary School is in North Tyneside, NE30 2BD, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King Edward Primary School have a sixth form?
No, King Edward Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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