The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 64% 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 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
- 235
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 64.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Miss Michelle Lauder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Laygate Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4JJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Laygate Community School's Ofsted rating?
Laygate Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laygate Community School?
Laygate Community School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laygate Community School take?
Laygate Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Laygate Community School?
Laygate Community School is in South Shields, NE33 4JJ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laygate Community School have a sixth form?
No, Laygate Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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