Stanhope Primary School

About Stanhope Primary School

Stanhope Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 70% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a South Tyneside average of 64%. That six-point gap is a meaningful one, and it places the school 12th out of 37 primaries in the borough, putting it in the top third locally. The school also outperforms the LA average on individual subjects: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and 80% in maths. At the higher standard, reading again stands out, with 40% of pupils achieving it, while maths and writing sit at 27% and 13% respectively. The average scaled scores of 107 in reading and 105 in maths are solid, and the school’s national percentile ranking of roughly 30 suggests it is performing better than around seven in ten primaries across England. For a school with 59.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, these results are particularly notable.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for behaviour and attitudes. Every other category — quality of education, early years provision, personal development, and leadership and management — was judged Good. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2014, which also awarded a Good rating for overall effectiveness and leadership. The inspection report highlights strong pupil conduct, and the data backs that up: behaviour and attitudes are the school’s strongest area. In terms of academic progress, the school does not publish individual Progress 8 scores for reading, writing or maths, but the attainment figures suggest pupils are arriving at the expected standard in strong numbers. The school ranks 225th out of 677 primaries in the North East region, placing it in the top third regionally as well. With 239 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is clearly popular and oversubscribed.

Stanhope Primary is a community-focused state school for children aged 5 to 11, with nursery provision available. It offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, ICT suite, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room, and a forest school — the last of which is a particularly strong draw for families who value outdoor learning. The school also has a chapel on site. Sports include football, cross country, gymnastics, rounders and dance, while clubs range from book club and drama to science club, choir and chess. The school’s SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Admissions for 2025/26 show 54 applications for 30 places, with 35 first-preference applications and an oversubscription ratio of 1.8, so applying early is essential. This is a school that suits families looking for strong academic outcomes in a supportive, well-resourced environment, particularly those who value good behaviour and a calm learning atmosphere.

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