Lord Blyton Primary School
96%
Capacity
227
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Lord Blyton Primary School
Lord Blyton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lord Blyton Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Atherton, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8936th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
Lord Blyton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 30 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
Lord Blyton Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 10 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 Lord Blyton Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Lord Blyton 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Blyton Avenue, Lord Blyton School, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 9BN |
| Headteacher | Joanne Atherton |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.2% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 236 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8936th of 13,686
Nationally
466th of 677
In North East
29th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: 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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
35
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blyton Avenue, Lord Blyton School, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 9BN
Blyton Avenue, Lord Blyton School, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 9BN
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