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Simonside Primary School

South Tyneside, NE32 4AUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#12,611
of 13,686 nationally

About Simonside Primary School

Simonside Primary School in South Tyneside is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story. The school has a capacity of 420 but currently houses just 222 pupils, meaning it is running at just over half its potential size. That under-occupancy is notable given the local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 40 applications for 24 places, with 15 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. The pupil body is also significantly more disadvantaged than the national average, with 51.8% of children eligible for free school meals — a figure that places the school well above typical levels and suggests it serves a community with considerable socioeconomic need. The headteacher is Donna Scott, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGlasgow Road, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 4AU
HeadteacherDonna Scott
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils222
Free School Meals (FSM)51.8%
School Capacity222 / 420 (53% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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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, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosGymnasiumLibraryDining HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsFootballNetballCricketSwimmingCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningDramaFilm ClubBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: simonsideprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Simonside 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.