Simonside Primary School
Jarrow, NE32 4AU · South Tyneside · primary school
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36th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 948 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Simonside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% 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 January 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the drama club, School Council, and Dance Squads, and the school runs a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does the daily routine look like for children attending the breakfast club? How does the school prepare pupils for the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Simonside Primary School
Overview
Simonside Primary School is described as a place where pupils are proud to attend, characterised by an "infectious sense of happiness and community." The report states that the overall effectiveness is Good, with staff being "warm, kind and nurturing" and pupils displaying good manners and high aspirations.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and enjoy school, supported by clear rules and a positive atmosphere.
- The curriculum is "logical and ordered coherently," setting out clearly what pupils must remember.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff using "purposeful conversations" to promote vocabulary and mathematical knowledge.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with leaders ensuring pupils become "confident and able readers."
- Personal development is embedded across the curriculum, helping pupils manage emotions and understand safety risks.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff have the training and support needed to deliver the curriculum consistently well in all subjects.
- The school needs to address gaps in staff understanding and training more quickly to ensure pupils are fully prepared for the rigour of key stage 3.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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