South Shields School, based in South Shields, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
South Shields School currently has around 130 pupils on roll, which is about 15% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 74% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Allie Denholm |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 131756 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 850 |
| Number of Pupils: | 130 |
| Number of Boys: | 71 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | - not rated | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Park Junior School Manet Gardens , NE34 8LU | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 47 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 10 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.