Shiremoor Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0PW · North Tyneside · primary school
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13th 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 — 7.8/10 against 1,740 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shiremoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Multi-Skills/Running, Yoga, Fitness, Board Games, Cookery, Choir, and Craft clubs. Sports options include Judo, Basketball, Football, Dance, and Cricket.
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 418. 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 maths? What specific trips or external performances are scheduled for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils preparing for secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Shiremoor Primary School
Overview
Shiremoor Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes. The report describes a school where pupils are “enthusiastic learners” who feel “safe and happy,” benefiting from an “ambitious and well planned” curriculum that celebrates local heritage.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being “kind and considerate” with high attendance rates.
- The curriculum is rich, featuring educational visits and a strong focus on careers that “inspires pupils to do their best.”
- Staff are effective in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they “access the full curriculum.”
- Early years staff create an environment supporting an “ambitious curriculum,” including outdoor exploration opportunities.
- Leaders foster positive home–school relationships through popular activities like after-school cookery sessions.
Areas to improve
- The school must further develop strategies to help Key Stage 2 pupils with phonics gaps “catch up quickly with their peers.”
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum provides opportunities to develop pupils’ understanding of “fundamental British values and the protected characteristics.”
- The school needs to ensure all early years children have “well-planned, language-rich learning opportunities” to address current inconsistencies.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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