The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 603
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr P.J. Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
September 2004 | Inspection
Location
Mortimer Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0RW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Mortimer Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mortimer Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mortimer Primary School?
Mortimer Primary School currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mortimer Primary School take?
Mortimer Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mortimer Primary School?
Mortimer Primary School is in South Shields, NE34 0RW, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mortimer Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mortimer Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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