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Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,565
Capacity
1,505
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong academic performance, this all-through school demonstrates notable strengths, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 57.1, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The school boasts a high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at 94%, and 74% achieving grade 5 or above, alongside a solid university progression rate of 83%. However, while the KS2 higher standard results are lower at 12%, the overall academic environment seems supportive and effective for student growth.
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Last inspected: 9 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.1 | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 94% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 74% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 18% UK |
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%. | 82% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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55.01901, -1.42577 · NE30 4RF
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN139658
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingsprioryschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Priory School rated by Ofsted?
Kings Priory School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 June 2015.
Is Kings Priory School a good school?
Kings Priory School scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kings Priory School in GCSEs?
Kings Priory School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.1. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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