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.
9. St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School on Claypath Lane in South Shields was awarded an outstanding rating from their last inspection in March 2013. Photo: Google
10. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School on Harton House Road in South Shields has an outstanding rating from the school's last Ofsted visit in February 2012. Photo: Google
11. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School on Alnwick Grove in Jarrow was awarded an outstanding rating in its most recent inspection in July 2012. Photo: Google
12. St Wilfrid's RC College
St Wilfrid's RC College on Temple Park Road in South Shields was awarded an outstanding rating from their last inspection in October 2018. Photo: Google