Schools in North Shields
There are 21 schools in North Shields on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 14 primary and 4 secondary schools, under North Tyneside local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in North Shields (14)
- Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · NE30 2AD
- Collingwood Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE29 7JQ
- Cullercoats Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE30 4PB
- Monkhouse Primary SchoolFoundation school · NE30 3SH
- New York Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE29 8DP
- Percy Main Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE29 6JA
- Preston Grange Primary SchoolFoundation school · NE29 9QL
- Riverside Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE29 6DQ
- Spring Gardens Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE29 0HP
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North ShieldsAcademy converter · NE29 0BU
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North ShieldsAcademy converter · NE29 7BT
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, CullercoatsAcademy converter · NE30 3EY
- Waterville Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE29 6SL
- Whitehouse Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NE29 8PE
Secondary schools in North Shields (4)
- John Spence Community High SchoolAcademy converter · NE29 9PU
- Marden High SchoolFoundation school · NE30 3RZ
- Norham High SchoolFoundation school · NE29 7BU
- St Thomas More Catholic High SchoolAcademy converter · NE29 8LF
All-through schools in North Shields (1)
- Kings Priory SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NE30 4RF
Nursery schools in North Shields (1)
- Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · NE30 4AG
Other phases in North Shields (1)
- Southlands SchoolFoundation special school · NE30 2QR
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in North Shields?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 21 open schools with a North Shields address (as of 5 June 2026), including 14 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in North Shields guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in North Shields?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.