Cullercoats Primary School
97%
Capacity
418
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Cullercoats Primary School
Cullercoats 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 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 431 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cullercoats Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gavin Storey, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1220th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Cullercoats Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 44 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cullercoats Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Book Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Cullercoats 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 | Marden Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 4PB |
| Headteacher | Gavin Storey |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 418 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.3% |
| School Capacity | 418 / 431 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1220th of 13,686
Nationally
64th of 677
In North East
2nd of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
82%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
124
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marden Avenue, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE30 4PB
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