Primary school

First-choice primary school offer rates varied across the North East's different council areas

Where the most children get into top-pick primaries in the North East

These Tyne and Wear schools boast exceptionally low absence rates

The 17 Tyne and Wear primary schools with the lowest absence rates

Take a look around this £400,000 family home, in Cleadon.

I wish I could move into this £400,000 home just for the family room

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

The Harton Primary Puzzlers, from Harton Primary School, have picked up a prestigious award at a national Lego League competition.

Primary school picks up award at a national Lego competition

This young pupil had his eyes firmly fixed on the camera in a playground scene from 16 years ago.

13 fantastic Valley View Primary scenes from a happy day in 2009

The community at Hebburn Lakes Primary School are celebrating receiving a Platinum OPAL Award.

Hebburn primary school secures top national award for outdoor play

Toner Avenue Primary School, in Hebburn, has received a silver accreditation award for their work on early years reading.

Primary school's national recognition for commitment to early reading

Look at these little ones having a great time at school 19 years ago.

St Peter and Paul school memories from 2006

A primary school has been awarded £150,000 to establish a new nursery

Shields Gazette readers have reacted to a new supervised toothbrushing programme in schools across England.

I think parents should be teaching children to brush their teeth

Pupils from Harton Primary School are set to represent the North East in a national First Lego League competition.

Primary school set to represent the North East in a Lego competition

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

PE looked like lots of fun for these pupils at St Oswald's 16 years ago.

St Oswald's in 2009: primary school photos from Hebburn

Smiles galore from these young St Bede’s musicians in 2008.

One day at school: A lifetime of memories from St Bede's Primary
What a day you had when the Shields Gazette came to St Bede’s RC Primary.
Chris Cordner

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

The Wednesday evening dance class at Luke Lane Community Centre, Hebburn. Were you one of the members?

Stunning Lukes Lane photos from 1990 to 2011

Pupils at West Boldon Primary School with their donations from their 'Boldon in Need' non-uniform day.

School hosts a ‘Boldon in Need’ day to help support local foodbanks

Headteacher Mark Hurst with pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow.

Primary school in Jarrow with ‘true spirit of community’ is praised by Ofsted

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

Ad Feature UK playgrounds in crisis

Even a jester's jokes can't save him from a trip to the stocks! Charlie Richmond, the lively performer at Newcastle Castle, finds himself in a tight spot, quite literally!

Star-Studded Press Launch Kicks Off Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Tyne ...

Hedworthfield Primary School have honoured a family after they raised more than £600 by taking on the 2024 Great North Run.

Meet the family who took on the Great North Run for a primary school

Staff and pupils at Toner Avenue Primary School, in Hebburn, are celebrating receiving a prestigious award.

Celebrations at a primary school as it picks up a prestigious award

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

Denise Todd (left), headteacher of Ashley Academy, and Angela Hotchkiss, reception teacher at Ashley Academy, are both set to retire at the end of the school year.

Staff and pupils at Ashley Academy bid farewell to retiring teachers
The headteacher and reception teacher at Ashley Academy are both set to retire.
Ryan Smith

Headteacher Carol Devine with pupils at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School. The school has received an 'Outstanding' rating following an inspection by Ofsted.

South Shields primary school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

Michael Dickson, the chairman of South Shields-based Dicksons, has been awarded an MBE as part of the King's Birthday Honours list. Michael has revealed that the accolade has came as a "complete surprise".

Dicksons chairman awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School headteacher, Maria Butt (left) with pupils from the school following another successful Ofsted rating.

Primary school celebrates maintaining a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

Hedworth Lane Primary School maintain good Ofsted with head teacher Claire Hutchinson. Photo credit: Stu Norton.

Hedworth Lane Primary School ‘extremely proud’ after Ofsted report

Staff at St Matthew's taking part in step challenge

School takes part in challenge to boost mental and physical health

The pupils love their love school bus

School's new bus will help boost pupils' participation in activities

School classroom.

Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school

Elijah's nursery photo

LIFE IS LOVELY: Elijah got his first choice school place

Jump Start Jonny aka Jonny Stewart

YouTuber visits Jarrow to take 'high energy' workout into classroom

Children at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, South Shields, held two
special community events to thank the special women in their lives.

Pupils host afternoon tea for the special women in their lives

The school held an exhibition to mark 110 years since opening

Primary school in Jarrow marks 110 years

The former Epinay Business and Enterprise School. Photo: Google Maps.

Demolition plans approved for former Epinay School site in Jarrow

Below are all of the Liverpool primary schools which currently hold an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. Image via Stock Adobe (Monkey Business) for illustrative purposes only.

Primary and secondary school applications to be confirmed soon

Ian Hewitt and his friends launched a campaign to get a new playground for South Tyneside in 1987. Remember this?

Eight pictures from life in South Tyneside in 1987- rewind 37 years

The former Epinay Business and Enterprise School. Photo: Google Maps.

Demolition plans for former Epinay Business and Enterprise School

St Matthew's Mixed win EFL Cup

Jarrow primary school celebrate double win for football teams

Cllr Jane Carter and headteacher Donna Scott are pictured with some of the pupils celebrating the 'Good' result.

South Tyneside primary school retains 'Good' Ofsted rating

Children and staff celebrate St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School’s ‘Good’
Ofsted rating.

‘Fabulous’ primary school in South Shields rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

Jarrow headteacher to retire after 36 years in teaching

Staff and pupils at Monkton Academy are celebrating winning a national cricket award. Photo: Southern News & Pictures (SNAP).

Monkton Academy in South Shields celebrates winning a national award

Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Jarrow, pictured with
headteacher Paul Craig and deputy headteacher Kate Bertram.
Credit: SASS Media

Jarrow school filled with pride following 'Good' Ofsted rating

Isla Wood and Emmy Hill

Two North East youngsters to make theatre debut at Newcastle venue

Credit: Simone J Rudolphi

Jarrow primary school receive top award for its creative project

Schools across the country have been forced to close in full or partially due to safety issues over the concrete used in their construction. Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images

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A 32-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching after he brought ketamine into a primary school in Simpson, Buckinghamshire.

UK teacher banned for bringing drugs into school

Site of former Boldon C of E Primary School Picture: Google Maps

Housing plan approved for former primary school site

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

Bank of England visit Laygate Primary as part of educational lesson

Wimbledon car crash: One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

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