New York Primary School
North Shields, NE29 8DP · North Tyneside · primary school
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3rd of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,080 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New York Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 405 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since the 2024 visit? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about New York Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “excellence is standard” and pupils are “happy and safe.” Leaders have realised a “strong, shared vision” that delivers a “top-class education” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve exceptionally well academically” and demonstrate “highly positive attitudes to their learning.”
- The curriculum is “rich and ambitious,” tailored to the local area, with teachers who “explain things clearly” and spot misunderstandings quickly.
- Early years provision is “exceptional,” with staff expertly meeting developmental needs and building children’s confidence and independence.
- The reading curriculum is “highly ambitious,” ensuring pupils become “fluent and confident readers” through consistent phonics teaching.
- Pupils show a “well-developed sense of tolerance and equality,” engaging in leadership roles that make a difference in the school and community.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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