The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs T A Taylor (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
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9QL
Town setting
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John Spence Community High School
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Whitehouse Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Primary · 1.0km away
Southlands School
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Appletree Gardens First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Monkhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Langley First School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Grange Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Grange Primary School?
Preston Grange Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Grange Primary School take?
Preston Grange Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Grange Primary School?
Preston Grange Primary School is in North Shields, NE29 9QL, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Grange Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Grange Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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