Schools in South Shields
South Shields has 28 schools: 21 primary and 7 secondary or all-through. 79% of the 28 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, St Wilfrid's RC College has the highest Attainment 8 score (46.0 in 2026). Among primary schools, Biddick Hall Junior School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (87% in 2025).
- 28 schools
- 7 secondary
- 21 primary
Secondary Schools in South Shields
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Wilfrid's RC College | Requires Improvement | 46.0 (2026) | -0.27 (2024) | 1,271 |
| 2 | Harton Academy | Good | 43.2 (2026) | -0.48 (2024) | 1,599 |
| 3 | Mortimer Community College | Requires Improvement | 40.7 (2026) | -0.53 (2024) | 1,139 |
| 4 | Tyne Coast College | Good | 26.9 (2017) | -1.73 (2017) | – |
| 5 | Park View School | Good | 10.2 (2025) | -2.59 (2019) | 59 |
| 6 | Bamburgh School | Outstanding | 9.8 (2025) | -1.04 (2024) | 223 |
| 7 | Epinay Business and Enterprise School | Outstanding | – | – | 258 |
Primary Schools in South Shields
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.