Education

South Shields Town Hall.

‘Final reminder’ as secondary school applications are set to close

School meal prices could rise under new council proposals

Headteacher Tina Murphy and pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Academy are celebrating their Ofsted success.

‘All pupils are treasured’ - School receives top praise from Ofsted

Construction of South Tyneside’s new college is running to schedule

St Mary's Catholic Primary School.

South Tyneside Council approves plans for primary school upgrade

Pupils had reason to celebrate in 2004 when they were shortlisted to name the Middle Dock development.

Lord Blyton Primary memories as the school celebrates Ofsted results

St James Catholic Primary School pupils with the Oscar Romero Award.

School wins award for promoting social justice in the community

Get your teeth into a bacon butty, just like they were doing at Simonside Primary School in 2006.

Simonside Primary School in a class set of 2006 memories

Harton Primary School nursery teacher Carolyn Reay was pictured with pupils Elia, Reuben and Louie four years ago.

Happy times at Harton Primary spanning from 2010 to 2022

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn is among the schools.

School open evenings for Y6 and Y11

School Exclusions Week 2026 is from Monday, November 2 to Friday, November 6.

School Exclusions Week 2026

New Gen Yoto Player

The new Yoto Player has already made my son’s Christmas list

Pupils at Forest View Primary School, in South Shields, enjoying their new outdoor play equipment following a £10,000 donation from TT2, the operator of the Tyne Tunnels.

£10,000 Tyne Tunnels donation helps school pupils get more active

Look at the fascination on the faces of these youngsters as they enjoy a reading session at the school.

Temple Park Infants School in a gallery of 2009 memories

Carol Inkster with pupils at Toner Avenue Primary School.

Primary school celebrates the 48-year-long career of a staff member

The 15 year-old building will become accommodation for students from far and wide.

Former BT building will be student accommodation
The redevelopment is a key part of South Tyneside College’s relocation.
Tony Gillan

The hall was packed for a day of Children in Need activity in 2011. And just to add to the excitement, Joe McElderry came along to meet the pupils.

9 memorable times we got Mortimer Primary pupils in the picture

Miss Bondin's reception class at St Joseph's RC Primary in Fellgate. Look at how happy they are!

All these South Tyneside children started school in 2006

Peter Bennett, headteacher at Mortimer Primary School, is celebrating securing a green space for pupils.

South Shields school celebrates its new-found green space

Year 11 pupils across South Tyneside are celebrating GCSE results day.

33 fantastic photos as Year 11 pupils celebrate GCSE results day 2026

St Joseph's Catholic Academy pupils Hartegh, Katie and Emily with their GCSE results.

Hebburn Year 11 pupils celebrate a successful GCSE results day

Secondary school celebrates another year of ‘excellent’ GCSE results

Mortimer Community College is celebrating record GCSE results for the second year running.

Mortimer Community College celebrates record GCSE results

Jarrow School has praised its students on GCSE results day (Thursday, August 20).

Jarrow School welcomes a successful GCSE results day

Whitburn Academy pupils celebrate receiving their GCSE results

Hebburn Comprehensive School congratulates pupils on GCSE results day

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council praises borough’s GCSE pupils on results day
A leading South Tyneside councillor has praised GCSE pupils across the borough.
Ryan Smith

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Hebburn school celebrates its highest results for four years

Students across South Tyneside are celebrating A-level results day.

17 photos as South Tyneside students celebrate A-level results day

Harton Academy student Hughie Watanabe is off to study at the University of Oxford after securing three A* grades.

South Shields student secures his ‘dream place’ at Oxford University

South Shields headteacher celebrates impressive A-level results

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council praises A-level students on results day

Whitburn Academy students celebrate receiving their A-level results

Landmark mural unveiled at LMA Newcastle as countdown begins to new creative campus opening.

Landmark mural unveiled as countdown begins to new creative campus opening

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for school and university 2026

South Shields Town Hall.

Plans submitted to improve nursery facilities at Jarrow school

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East Boldon Junior School

Ofsted inspectors visited this primary school and gave this judgement

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

Some of Harton Primary's OPAL VIPs with Andrea Caine, the OPAL mentor.

School among the best in the country for outdoor play and learning

Kate Osborne MP (right) with Georgia Gould MP (middle), the Schools Minister, during a visit to Jarrow School.

Minister discusses SEND reform and education investment in the borough

These Year 6 pupils were studying hard when we called in to see them during a laptop session 17 years ago.

Memories from a 2009 day in the life of Hadrian Primary School

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

Hebburn Help's Angie Comerford.

Hebburn Helps prepare to support families over six week school break

Chris Rue, Head Teacher of Epinay School, with pupils and the award granted by Sir Michael Morpurgo.

War Horse author Michael Morpurgo endorses a South Shields school

Adam Rodgers, head teacher of Stanhope Primary School

South Shields primary school recognised as a top sporting setting

The community at East Boldon Infant School are celebrating a 'strong standard' Ofsted result.

East Boldon school celebrates ‘strong’ Ofsted result

Kate Lamb, Assistant Head Teacher at Epinay School, with Year 10 pupils Zach and Kawai who have both undertaken work experience with South Shields Football Club.

School’s partnership with South Shields FC receives national award

Staff at NurseryTime on Beach Road celebrating their success.

South Shields nursery named as one of region's best by parents survey

Harton Primary pupils recognised for their innovative inventions

Pupils from St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, in Jarrow, have spent a day at the South Shields-based homelessness charity, Emmaus North East.

School partners with homelessness charity to challenge stereotypes

The case into a data leak at Boldon School has been closed by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

School issued with data advice following pupil information leak

Boldon School was inspected by Ofsted in February 2025, with the official report published on March 24. The school was rated 'requires improvement' in all key categories apart from personal development, for which it was rated 'good'.

South Tyneside school issues an apology to parents over a data breach

Staff and pupils at Toner Avenue Primary School are celebrating being the first school to win the Primary Careers Award.

Hebburn primary school recognised for its careers education

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