Percy Main Primary School
North Shields, NE29 6JA · North Tyneside · primary school
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34th 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 — 3.0/10 against 281 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 41% | 0.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Percy Main Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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 May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Percy Main Primary School
Overview
Pupils are proud of their school values and behave in a ‘respectful’ and ‘considerate’ manner. Following a period of turbulence, leadership is now stable, delivering an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that supports independent learning. The school has recovered well, with high staff morale and positive feedback from parents regarding the care and education provided.
Strengths
- Staff promote ‘positive behaviour’ consistently, setting clear boundaries so pupils feel safe and know expectations.
- The curriculum is well-structured, enabling pupils to ‘build on prior learning’ and develop into ‘independent and reflective learners’.
- Early years provision is strong, with a ‘creative learning environment’ and a ‘language-rich’ setting that builds self-confidence.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring the curriculum remains ‘ambitious for all pupils’.
- Governors provide ‘effective support and challenge’ to senior leaders, contributing to improved staff workload and stability.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure adults are trained to teach letter formation consistently, as variability currently means some pupils are ‘slow to develop fluency in writing’.
- Leaders should continue working with parents to improve pupil punctuality, as a significant number arrive late and miss crucial learning time, particularly in phonics lessons.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and leaders demonstrating that keeping children safe is ‘the responsibility of everyone’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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