Toner Avenue Primary School
78%
Capacity
492
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Toner Avenue Primary School
Toner Avenue Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 492 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Toner Avenue Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nichola Fullard, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5436th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
Toner Avenue Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 68 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
Toner Avenue Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Toner Avenue Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Toner Avenue 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Johnston Avenue, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 2LJ |
| Headteacher | Nichola Fullard |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 492 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.5% |
| School Capacity | 492 / 630 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5436th of 13,686
Nationally
286th of 677
In North East
17th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
67%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed68
101
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Johnston Avenue, Hebburn
South Tyneside, NE31 2LJ
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