Schools may only just be returning across the UK, but the deadline for some families to pick their next step in education.
Parents and carers in South Tyneside are being reminded of the need to apply for places at primary, infant and junior schools for September 2024 by 4:30pm on Monday, January 15, or face potential disappointment.
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With that in mind, these are the top schools in South Tyneside according to Ofsted reports.
1. Epinay School
Epinay School in South Shields has an outstanding rating from September 2023. Photo: Google Maps.
2. 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 November 2018. Photo: Google
3. Boldon Nursery School
Boldon Nursery School on Reginald Street in Boldon was awarded an outstanding rating following an Ofsted inspection in December 2020. Photo: Google
4. Helen Gibson Nursery School
Helen Gibson Nursery School on North Lane in East Boldon was awarded an oustanding rating following an Ofsted inspection in November 2022. Photo: Google