SchoolScoresMarine Park Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Hatfield Square, Woodbine Estate, South Shields, NE33 2RD
0191 455 4513 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 June 2026 , published 16 July 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
South Shields comparisons use the 13 of its 21 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | South Shields | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Shields. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. South Shields figures pool parents at the South Shields schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 108675), before it changed to its current form.
53% — 9 points below the South Tyneside average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Tyneside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.4% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.9% | 19.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.2% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in South Shields. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 8.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westoe Crown Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hadrian Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laygate Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mortimer Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterville Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sea View Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashley Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marine Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marine Park Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Marine Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marine Park Primary School?
92% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Marine Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marine Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Marine Park Primary School as their first choice for 18 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151264.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.