The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 43% 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 343
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 43.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- CENTURION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Timothy Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brightman Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 426m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 444m away
Waterville Primary School
Primary · 831m away
King Edward Primary School
Primary · 846m away
Ashleigh School
Special school · 929m away
Collingwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 1.1km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Spring Gardens Primary School?
Spring Gardens Primary School currently has 343 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spring Gardens Primary School take?
Spring Gardens Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spring Gardens Primary School?
Spring Gardens Primary School is in North Shields, NE29 0HP, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spring Gardens Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spring Gardens Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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