Forest View Primary
South Shields, NE34 8RZ · South Tyneside · primary school
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12th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 1,013 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Forest View Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and attend author visits. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Forest View Primary
Overview
Forest View Primary continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of belonging" and an inclusive atmosphere where pupils are "well cared for by staff." The curriculum prepares learners effectively for secondary education, with particular success in reading and mathematics, while attendance has improved significantly.
Strengths
- Pupils are "enthusiastic readers" benefiting from "consistently strong" teaching and intensive support for those who struggle.
- Staff adapt teaching effectively, using physical resources to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "understand new content quickly."
- The foundation subject curriculum is well-developed, providing a "solid vocabulary" in areas like music and deepening knowledge in history.
- Attendance is "below the national average," with pupils understanding the importance of regular school attendance.
- There is a "strong team ethos," with staff feeling valued and parents speaking "very highly of the school."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not focus enough on "the most important knowledge that pupils need to remember," causing pupils to forget key content.
- The school should ensure teachers prioritise core knowledge in feedback, retrieval practice, and assessment so pupils "secure this knowledge over time."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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