Laygate Community School
South Shields, NE33 4JJ · South Tyneside · primary school
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27th 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 — 5.6/10 against 408 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laygate Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Arts and Craft Club or Mini Police, play football or multi-skills, and visit the Centre for Life. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 294. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Laygate Community School
Overview
Laygate Community School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils of diverse backgrounds support one another. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring high expectations for behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Staff are highly skilled in building relationships with new pupils, including those learning English, and adapt teaching effectively to meet individual needs.
- The curriculum design includes repetition of content and local visits, helping pupils recall learning well, particularly in mathematics and reading.
- Pupils are well behaved, bullying is rare, and there is a strong emphasis on mental health, well-being, and respect for others.
- Early years provision is praised for high levels of interaction, confidence-building, and the use of outdoor activities like forest school.
- Leaders ensure staff are well trained, with subject leaders providing effective feedback and governors offering appropriate challenge.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as art and design, curriculum guidance for teachers is less detailed, leading to inconsistencies in delivery and limiting deep learning for some pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff vigilant in identifying risks and clear procedures in place for reporting concerns and making appropriate referrals.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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