Hadrian Primary School
95%
Capacity
266
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Hadrian Primary School
Hadrian Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 266 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 280 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hadrian Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Scott Brown, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8507th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
Hadrian Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 32 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
Hadrian Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hadrian Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Hadrian 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 | Baring Street, Hadrian Primary School, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 2BB |
| Headteacher | Scott Brown |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 266 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.9% |
| School Capacity | 266 / 280 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8507th of 13,686
Nationally
441st of 677
In North East
24th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
58%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Baring Street, Hadrian Primary School, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE33 2BB
Baring Street, Hadrian Primary School, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE33 2BB
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