Schools in South Shields
There are 29 schools in South Shields on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 21 primary and 3 secondary schools, under South 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 South Shields (21)
- Ashley AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NE34 0QA
- Biddick Hall Infants' SchoolCommunity school · NE34 9JD
- Biddick Hall Junior SchoolCommunity school · NE34 9SP
- Forest View PrimaryCommunity school · NE34 8RZ
- Hadrian Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE33 2BB
- Harton Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE34 6PF
- Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)Academy converter · NE34 0TS
- Laygate Community SchoolCommunity school · NE33 4JJ
- Lord Blyton Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE34 9BN
- Marine Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE33 2RD
- Monkton AcademyAcademy converter · NE34 9RD
- Monkton Infants' SchoolAcademy converter · NE34 9SD
- Mortimer Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE34 0RW
- Ridgeway Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NE34 8AB
- Sea View Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE34 7TD
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter · NE33 4RH
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter · NE33 4PG
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter · NE34 6DZ
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter · NE34 8NS
- Stanhope Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE33 4SZ
- Westoe Crown Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE33 3NS
Secondary schools in South Shields (3)
- Harton AcademyAcademy converter · NE34 6DL
- Mortimer Community CollegeCommunity school · NE33 4UG
- St Wilfrid's RC CollegeAcademy converter · NE34 0QA
Sixth form / 16-plus in South Shields (1)
- Tyne Coast CollegeFurther education · NE34 6ET
Other phases in South Shields (4)
- Alternative Education Service - The Beacon CentrePupil referral unit · NE34 0QA
- Bamburgh SchoolCommunity special school · NE34 7TD
- Epinay Business and Enterprise SchoolFoundation special school · NE34 8BT
- Park View SchoolCommunity special school · NE34 0QA
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in South Shields?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 29 open schools with a South Shields address (as of 5 June 2026), including 21 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in South 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 South 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.