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Mortimer Primary School

South Tyneside, NE34 0RWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 71 places
Ranking
#7,625
of 13,686 nationally

About Mortimer Primary School

Mortimer Primary School is a state primary in South Tyneside that is noticeably popular with local families. The school currently has 603 pupils on roll, which is 28 over its official capacity of 575, and the demand is clear from the admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 140 applications for just 71 places, with 68 of those applications coming as first preferences. That works out at nearly two applicants for every available spot, and 66 first-preference offers were made, suggesting most families who put it top got in, but it is still a competitive school to secure a place at. The pupil body is less disadvantaged than the national average, with 10.7% of children eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% nationally. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and has a nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMortimer Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0RW
HeadteacherP.J. Bennett
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils603
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity603 / 575 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:25-17:45

Source: mortimerprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortimer Primary School

Mortimer Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.