Mortimer Primary School
South Shields, NE34 0RW · South Tyneside · primary school
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30th 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 the 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mortimer Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wellbeing, Recorder, Choir, Science, Sewing, and Performing Arts Clubs. Sports include Wake Up! Shake Up!, High 5 Netball, Football, Cricket, and Start 2 Finish Athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 588 pupils against a stated capacity of 575. 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
Since the results are below the national median, what specific support is provided for pupils who are not meeting expected standards in maths? How does the school balance the wide range of clubs with core curriculum time?
What Ofsted said about Mortimer Primary School
Overview
Mortimer Primary School is described as a “calm and purposeful place” where pupils demonstrate “high levels of respect” and are “keen to help.” The report highlights that the school embodies its motto of “excellence for all,” with pupils achieving very well and being well prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well structured” in most subjects, with knowledge broken down into small steps to help pupils “steadily build up what they know.”
- There is a “sustained focus on reading” with “consistently delivered and highly effective” daily phonics lessons leading to rapid progress.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using individual plans and adaptations like “visual timetables.”
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs, trips, and leadership roles, fostering strong personal development and community involvement.
- Governors provide “strong support and challenge,” and staff morale is high with positive feedback on the support received.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all foundation subjects are “equally well mapped out” so key ideas are clear, as some are currently unclear and limit pupils’ ability to connect learning.
- The school must implement its preferred approach to recording work in books “consistently across the curriculum” to help pupils reflect and remember more effectively.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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