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Mortimer Primary School
Mortimer Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0RW, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.1 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
603
Capacity
575
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. However, only 1% of students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% expressing a willingness to recommend the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White Other2.2%
Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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54.98065, -1.42473 · NE34 0RW
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108673
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.mortimerprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mortimer Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mortimer Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Mortimer Primary School a good school?
Mortimer Primary School scores 36.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Mortimer Primary School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mortimer Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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