Preston Grange Primary School
North Shields, NE29 9QL · North Tyneside · primary school
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12th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.1/10 against 4,017 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Preston Grange Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join drumming, coding, iPad band, crafting, cookery, chess, archery, forest school, fencing, basketball, table tennis, judo, and art clubs. The school provides both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School Club?
What Ofsted said about Preston Grange Primary School
Overview
Preston Grange Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where every pupil is valued. Leaders have developed suitably ambitious curricula, and pupils behave well, demonstrating pride in their school community and its values.
Strengths
- The school is "kind and caring," with high standards for behaviour that are consistently met; pupils are "very polite and well-mannered."
- Reading is prioritised with a "carefully sequenced" curriculum; phonics sessions are tailored to plug gaps, helping pupils become "confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to "learn successfully alongside their peers" and are included in all aspects of school life.
- The early years provide a "stimulating environment" where staff use children’s interests to design appropriate learning opportunities, preparing them well for Year 1.
- Governors provide "challenge and support to leaders," and staff well-being is supported through measures to reduce workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that assessment using recall and retrieval is used effectively in the foundation curriculum, as it is currently not used well enough to check that pupils have remembered prior knowledge.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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