Collingwood Primary School
81%
Capacity
332
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Collingwood Primary School
Collingwood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 332 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 410 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Collingwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sharon Grant, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4323rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Collingwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 41 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
Collingwood Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Collingwood Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Collingwood Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Oswin Terrace, Collingwood Primary School, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 7JQ |
| Headteacher | Sharon Grant |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 332 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.2% |
| School Capacity | 332 / 410 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4323rd of 13,686
Nationally
232nd of 677
In North East
14th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
54
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oswin Terrace, Collingwood Primary School, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE29 7JQ
Oswin Terrace, Collingwood Primary School, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE29 7JQ
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