Laygate Community School
80%
Capacity
235
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Laygate Community School
Laygate Community 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 235 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 294 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Laygate Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Lauder, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1930th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
Laygate Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 22 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Laygate Community School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 64.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Laygate Community 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 | Laygate Lane, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 4JJ |
| Headteacher | Michelle Lauder |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 64.4% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 294 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1930th of 13,686
Nationally
97th of 677
In North East
4th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
78%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Laygate Lane, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE33 4JJ
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