Marine Park Primary School
82%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Marine Park Primary School
Marine Park 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 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Shelley Metcalfe, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
Marine Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 21 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marine Park Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Marine Park 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 | Hatfield Square, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 2RD |
| Headteacher | Shelley Metcalfe |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.5% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 236 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (5 Oct 2023): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hatfield Square, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE33 2RD
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