The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.1
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,565
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Sanderson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Nursery · 681m away
King Edward Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashleigh School
Special school · 1.3km away
Marden High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Southlands School
Special school · 1.4km away
Monkhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Cullercoats Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kings Priory School a selective school?
No. Kings Priory School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kings Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Priory School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Priory School?
Kings Priory School currently has 1,565 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Priory School take?
Kings Priory School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Kings Priory School?
Kings Priory School is in North Shields, NE30 4RF, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Priory School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kings Priory School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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