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King Edward Primary School
Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2BD, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.8 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
461
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 99% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 48%, it ranks in the top 85% of schools across the UK, indicating solid performance relative to national standards. However, only 3% of pupils reached the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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55.01659, -1.44436 · NE30 2BD
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108573
School typeFoundation school
Websitekingedward.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward Primary School rated by Ofsted?
King Edward Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is King Edward Primary School a good school?
King Edward Primary School scores 61.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about King Edward Primary School?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, King Edward Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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