Shiremoor Primary School

About Shiremoor Primary School

Shiremoor Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 50 applications for just 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.11. Of those 50 applicants, 33 put Shiremoor as their first preference, and all 33 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though it is worth noting that the school is not so oversubscribed that getting a place feels impossible for families who live nearby. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in November 2023, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for behaviour and attitudes. That is a meaningful signal for parents: inspectors saw that pupils conduct themselves well and engage positively with learning. Compared with its previous inspection in 2008, when the school was rated Outstanding across the board, the current Good rating represents a step down, but the inspection framework has changed significantly in the intervening years, so direct comparisons are tricky.

Academically, Shiremoor performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a North Tyneside average of just 62%. That places the school 6th out of 38 primary schools in the local authority, putting it comfortably in the top 25% nationally. The school’s overall ranking score of 78 reflects strong outcomes across the board. Looking at individual subjects, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, maths and writing separately, and average scaled scores in reading and maths both came in at 106. At the higher standard, 39% of pupils achieved that level in reading, 29% in maths and 17% in writing. These figures suggest a school that is particularly strong at pushing pupils towards the higher end in reading, while writing at the higher level remains a relative area for development.

Shiremoor is a larger-than-average primary school, with 352 pupils on roll against a capacity of 418, so there is some room for growth. It has a nursery provision for children from age three, which will appeal to families looking for a single-site journey from early years through to Year 6. The school offers a broad range of sports, including athletics, football, netball and dance, plus clubs such as film club, book club, drama and choir. Facilities include an ICT suite, a sensory room, a library and playing fields. The school also has a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious community school. SEND provision is well-documented, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and physical disabilities. With 41.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse catchment. This is a solid, well-regarded local primary that delivers above-average results without the pressure of an Outstanding label.

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