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Education

Pupils of St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Hebburn.Credit: Sass Media

Hebburn secondary school to host open evening this week Hayley Lovely

Tyne Coast College on St George's Avenue in South Shields was awarded a good rating following an inspection in October 2019.

Tyne Coast college set for strike action as 'fair pay' is demanded Hayley Lovely

From left to right: Executive headteacher Marie Graham and head of school Anna Tumelty with pupils of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow.Credit: SASS Media

Ofsted praises school for ‘Outstanding’ leadership and pupil behaviour Hayley Lovely

Epinay School headteacher Chris Rue (middle) with staff and pupils as they celebrate an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted inspection. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

South Shields school celebrates ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report Ryan Smith

Tyne and Wear Fire Service

‘I’ve gained great skills’ Young volunteer praises TWFRS programme Holly Allton

A teacher and students in a classroom. Image: PA

Tips to prepare your children for heading back to school Hayley Lovely

Wayne Imrie

Northumbria Police appoint Cyber Prevent Officer Holly Allton

Pupils at Mortimer Community College celebrating GCSE results

Mortimer pupils praised by headteacher for top GCSE grades

St Joseph's pupils celebrating exam results

Headteacher praises pupil for their GCSE results Hayley Lovely

St Wilfrid's pupils celebrate GCSE results

St Wilfrid's students on cloud nine over GCSE results Hayley Lovely

Richie Smith alongside his Mustang sports car and holding his book "The Art of Weeing In The Sink".

Autistic man Richie “overwhelmed” by response after meeting children Neil Fatkin

Hebburn Comprehensive pupils with their GCSE results

Headteacher praises pupils for GCSE results Hayley Lovely

Pupils sitting exams Pic: John Devlin

GSCE success for South Tyneside pupils Hayley Lovely

Eleanor Wipat attained grade 9s in all her subjects.

Talented teenager scores top grades in all her GCSE subjects Neil Fatkin

Richie Smith alongside his Mustang sports car and holding his book "The Art of Weeing In The Sink".

Autistic man Richie “overwhelmed” by response after meeting children Neil Fatkin

Results day memories in South Tyneside

Nine photos from GCSE results day in South Tyneside down the years Jason Button

School places in South Tyneside: The hardest secondary schools to get into across the region

The hardest South Tyneside secondary schools to get into in 2023 Jason Button

Great A Level results across South Tyneside

Praise for South Tyneside A Level students Hayley Lovely

Whitburn C of E Academy head of Sixth Form, Lee Craggs.

Head concerned students 'disadvantaged by stricter grading' Neil Fatkin

Joseph Hunter.

St Wilfrid’s students celebrate top marks Tom Patterson

Matthew Gatens.

'Hard work and determination' pays off at Hebburn school Tom Patterson

St Wilfrid's

Distinctions, As and A*s aplenty for St Wilfrid’s RC College Hayley Lovely

Twins George (left) and Jonny Holman both received AAB grades and are heading off to the same university to study the same course.

Twins get identical A Level results - and head to same university Neil Fatkin

All 'Good' at Nurserytime in Hebburn says inspector.

Top marks for Hebburn nursery after watchdog inspection Tom Patterson

These are all the schools across South Tyneside which have been awarded an outstanding rating.

These are the local schools with a current outstanding Ofsted rating Jason Button

This is how all North East universities rank based on the Times Good University Guide 2023. Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images

Every North East university ranked by the Good University Guide 2023 Jason Button

Richie Bow-Grace has unveiled a ‘super car’, designed to spread positive messages around autism.

South Shields man unveils ‘super car’ for autism awareness Holly Allton

Paula Fowler, left and Melanie Munroe have launched their prom appeal to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Image, Sunderland Echo.

Prom dresses wanted to help Cancer Research and save parents cash Tony Gillan

Nurserytime youngsters at the 1st Cloud Arena.

Youngsters know the score after football club visit Tom Patterson

Superstar Jade Thirlwall paid a visit to South Tyneside College.

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall pays a visit to former college Holly Allton

New data shows towns including Jarrow and South Shields rank badly against UK educational attaiment average

Data reveals Jarrow and South Shields rank below UK education average Jason Button

Educational attainment of every South Tyneside town - ranked based on new ONS data

Educational attainment of every South Tyneside town - ranked Jason Button

Additional school spaces for children with special needs in South Tyneside will be available from September. Photo: Getty Images.

More school places made available for children with special needs Ryan Smith

Toner Avenue Primary School

South Tyneside primary school awarded for ‘outstanding playtime’ Holly Allton

Youngsters from Nurserytime South Shields at their 'graduation' event.

Nursery kids 'graduate' on a high note Tom Patterson

Mortimer Community School students spoke of their experiences of inclusion in schools.

Mortimer students visit Parliament to promote inclusion in schools Holly Allton

Cllr Carter (right) with centre manager Karen Thomas, parent Rebecca Baghdasarian and daughters Cali and Lyla, celebrating the centre's Good Ofsted Report.

South Tyneside nursery celebrates following 'good' Ofsted rating Hayley Lovely

L:R Reece Smith, Mayor John McCabe and Lee Smith.

Boldon students receive certificate from the Mayor for attendance Holly Allton

Westoe Crown Village stage a Westonbury event for the pupils.

11 photos from Westoe Crown Primary School’s music festival Holly Allton

Youngsters and staff at "Good"rated Nurserytime, South Shields.

Kids feel 'part of the family' at "Good" nursery

The event will be held at South Tyneside College.

Council to host event to encourage future STEM careers Holly Allton

Bank of England staff visit Laygate Primary School in South Shields.

Bank of England visit Laygate Primary as part of educational lesson Holly Allton

Staff and children celebrate opening of new £50,000 multi use games area

Staff and children celebrate opening of new £50,000 games area Neil Fatkin

School teacher strikes: Every school in South Tyneside confirmed to close on strike days

School teacher strikes: Every school in South Tyneside confirmed to close Jason Button

School places in South Tyneside: the hardest primary schools to get into in 2023

School places in South Tyneside: the hardest primary schools to get into in 2023 Jason Button

The Mayor thanking youngsters for their greetings card.

Nursery youngsters meet new Mayor after sending 'welcome' card Tom Patterson

Teacher sickness: Worst affected schools in South Tyneside as absence levels rise across the country

The schools in South Tyneside with highest teacher sickness levels Jason Button

South Shields pupils to be among the first at the Nissan Academy Ryan Smith

NHC National Horizons Centre lab session apprenticeships.

Last call for entries to the North East Apprenticeship Awards 2023 By The Newsroom

L-R Myles Ferraro, Sunderland footballer Dan Neil, the Mayor and Sergio Petrucci from the Red Sky Foundation.

Primary school's aspiration day deemed a success Hayley Lovely

South Tyneside Council launch of new Family Hub's at Horsley Hill, with Cllr Adam Ellison, leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, and Deputy Mayor Cllr Margaret Peacock.

Family hubs launched in South Tyneside Holly Allton

Engineering North East winner award

Primary school pupils take part in Primary Engineer Leader's Award Hayley Lovely

Classroom image.

Special Needs Education to be boosted in South Tyneside Hayley Lovely

Classroom image.

New initiative to help young people become teaching assistants Hayley Lovely

When is the summer holiday for schools across South Tyneside?

South Tyneside term dates: When do schools break up for summer? Jason Button

The beach yoga session.

Youngsters get into shape with outdoor yoga classes Tom Patterson

South Tyneside primary school wins international award for third time Holly Allton

NE Apprenticeship Awards 2023

.Meet the judges for the inaugural North East Apprenticeship Awards By The Newsroom

How the new school will look.

Building firm celebrates £3m Scots contract win Tom Patterson

Hedworth Lane Primary School

11 Photos of 2023 Year 6 Leavers across South Tyneside Hayley Lovely

Leanne Pearce.

Leanne celebrates £30,000 boost for her studies Tom Patterson

South Tyneside school celebrates being rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted Ryan Smith