The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 42% 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Barbara Middleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stanton Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoorbridge
Pupil referral unit · 617m away
Parkside House School
Independent · 725m away
Holystone Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Backworth Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hadrian Park Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Langley First School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Southridge First School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shiremoor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shiremoor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shiremoor Primary School?
Shiremoor Primary School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shiremoor Primary School take?
Shiremoor Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shiremoor Primary School?
Shiremoor Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0PW, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shiremoor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shiremoor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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