New York Primary School
126%
Capacity
397
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About New York Primary School
New York Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 397 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (126% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jill Shaw, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1121st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 38 in North Tyneside.
New York Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 45 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at New York Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, New York 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 | Lanark Close, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 8DP |
| Headteacher | Jill Shaw |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 397 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 397 / 315 (126% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1121st of 13,686
Nationally
59th of 677
In North East
1st of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
82%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
63
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lanark Close, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE29 8DP
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