Schools in South Shields
South Shields, set on the River Tyne's mouth, showcases a rich history ranging from ancient Roman fortifications to its modern role as a bustling coastal town. Once a center of salt-panning from the 15th century, fishing, and later shipbuilding and coal mining, South Shields has evolved into a thriving service-oriented economy. Embracing its maritime heritage, the town is known for its widely visited beaches, trendy restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and notable educational institutions like South Tyneside College. Despite a storied industrial past, South Shields now caters to diverse interests, from history and culture to modern leisure activities.
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Secondary Schools
- Mortimer Community College
- Bamburgh School
- Epinay Business and Enterprise School
- Park View School
- St Wilfrid's RC College
- Harton Academy
Primary Schools
- Hadrian Primary School
- Laygate Community School
- Mortimer Primary School
- Marine Park Primary School
- Stanhope Primary School
- Biddick Hall Junior School
- Biddick Hall Infants' School
- Lord Blyton Primary School
- Westoe Crown Primary School
- Sea View Primary School
- Forest View Primary
- Harton Primary School
- Monkton Academy
- Ridgeway Primary Academy
- Monkton Infants' School
- Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- Ashley Academy