The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp 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)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Adam Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Gresford Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4SZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Stanhope Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanhope Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanhope Primary School?
Stanhope Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanhope Primary School take?
Stanhope Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanhope Primary School?
Stanhope Primary School is in South Shields, NE33 4SZ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanhope Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stanhope Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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