These are the 15 best-performing primary schools in South Tyneside according to reading, writing and maths attainment.
The latest official primary school league table sees each school awarded a score out of 120 for SAT assessments in reading and maths. The average 'scaled’ scores' refer to Key Stage 2 assessments taken by pupils at the end of Year 6 in the summer of 2024.
The proportion of standard’ is included in the league table. According to the Department for Education, pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.
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Pupils are classed as achieving at a ‘higher standard’ if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing.
Not all schools had scores listed.
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1. Biddick Hall Junior School
Biddick Hall is a council-run junior school in South Shields, achieved an average score of 111 in reading and 109 in maths. 91% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 34% achieved a higher standard. | Google
2. Cleadon Church of England Academy
This Anglican primary school achieved an average score of 108 in reading and 107 in maths. 90% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 15% achieved a higher standard. | Google
3. Forest View Primary
Forest View achieved an average score of 108 in reading and 107 in maths. 88% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 15% achieved a higher standard. | Google
4. Laygate Primary
Laygate Primary achieved an average score of 107 in reading and 106 in maths. 78% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 3% achieved a higher standard. | Google