A small number of schools and colleges across South Tyneside are currently rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted – the Office for Standards in Education.
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These are the schools and colleges in the region which have been given the special badge of honour.

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These are all the schools across South Tyneside which have been awarded an outstanding rating. Photo: Photojoiner/Google

. Cleadon Church of England Academy
Cleadon Church of England Academy on Boldon Lane was given an oustanding rating during their most recent inspection in November 2011. Photo: Google

. Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School on Nevison Avenue in South Shields was rated outstanding at the site's last inspection in March 2018. Photo: Google

. Hadrian Primary School
Hadrian Primary School on Baring Street in South Shields was awarded an outstanding rating during its last inspection in June 2008. Photo: Google

5. Marine Park Primary
Marine Park Primary School on Hatfield Square in South Shields was awarded an outstanding rating during their last inspection in March 2017. Photo: Google

6. Mortimer Primary School
Mortimer Primary School on Mortimer Road in South Shields has an outstanding rating from their last inspection in December 2012. Photo: Google

7. St Aloysius Catholic Infant School
St Aloysius Catholic Infant School on Argyle Street in Hebburn was awarded an outstanding rating in their most recent inspection in January 2019. Photo: Google

8. St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy on Argyle Street in Hebburn was awarded an outstanding rating in their last inspection in September 2021. Photo: Google