The Best Schools In North Shields Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in North Shields. These top schools near North Shields are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in North Shields and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

New York Primary School

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Our number one ranked school in North Shields based on our official School Guide Star Rating is New York Primary School.

Pupils
384
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
2

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School is ranked second in North Shields based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
204
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

Waterville Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in North Shields based on our authoritative ranking is Waterville Primary School.

Pupils
209
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
4

Cullercoats Primary School

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The school ranked at number four in our North Shields league table is Cullercoats Primary School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
421
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
5

Preston Grange Primary School

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Our number five ranked school in North Shields based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Preston Grange Primary School.

Pupils
230
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Foundation school

Top 5 best performing schools in North Shields and their catchment areas in North Shields ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • New York Primary School
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School
  • Waterville Primary School
  • Cullercoats Primary School
  • Preston Grange Primary School

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