Kings Priory School
North Shields, NE30 4RF · North Tyneside · all-through school
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2nd of 12 secondary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 16 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 the 502 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6/10 among them, against 9.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.9 · 89 | 30% | 2.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.84 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.6 · 89 | 10% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Priory School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2024-09. In 2024/25, 74.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.84 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 9.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Open Mic nights and Musical Theatre productions, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,549 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,505. 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 Progress 8 score of +0.84 translate into individual support for students aiming for higher grades? What specific support is offered during the transition from Key Stage 3 to 4?
What Ofsted said about Kings Priory School
Overview
Kings Priory School continues to be a good school, maintaining "very high academic standards" and an "ambitious" curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The inspection confirms that teaching is consistently effective, resulting in strong pupil achievement across all key stages, from early years through to the sixth form.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious and academic," with considerable breadth and clear sequencing that allows pupils to build knowledge over time.
- Teaching is delivered consistently well using embedded principles, such as retrieval tasks and regular checks of understanding, leading to "excellent progress" in most subjects.
- Pupils with SEND are supported effectively through clear plans and "pupil passports," enabling them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is a high priority, with effective phonics teaching in early years and a strong culture of reading for pleasure supported by sixth-form role models.
- Pupils benefit from a "very wide range of opportunities" to develop interests, including sports, drama, music, and clubs like debating and chess.
Areas to improve
- The school should further develop its work to ensure "greater consistency, respect and positive attitudes in all pupils," as some secondary students do not display the same positive behaviour as others.
- Leaders must address instances where a small number of pupils are not consistently respectful of protected characteristics, which causes some pupils to feel uncomfortable.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.1 |
| 2024/25 | 57.1 |
| 2025/26 | 57.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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