The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
15% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 66.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Thompson (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
Location
Nelson Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Norham High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 1.1km away
Collingwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Denbigh Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Waterville Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Dunn Street Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Percy Main Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Percy Main Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Percy Main Primary School?
Percy Main Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Percy Main Primary School take?
Percy Main Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Percy Main Primary School?
Percy Main Primary School is in North Shields, NE29 6JA, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Percy Main Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Percy Main Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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