Forest View Primary
Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forest View Primary is a primary school in South Shields for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 4th of 18 primary schools in South Shields. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 2 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Forest View Primary is a school which celebrates diversity and difference. There is a strong sense of belonging among pupils and staff. Pupils are clear on the need to be inclusive of everyone. Pupils are safe. They enjoy coming to school. Pupils are well cared for by staff. Staff expect the best of pupils. Raising pupils' aspirations is central to life in school. Pupils benefit from learning about different careers. The school introduces pupils to jobs they might not otherwise discover. Academically, pupils do well across the school. Recent published outcomes show that there has been an increase in the number of pupils achieving higher standards in Year 6, particularly in mathematics. The school's atmosphere is settled. Pupils are well behaved. In the Nursery, clear routines help children to be ready for Reception. A relatively high number of pupils join the school at different points during the year. Staff help pupils to take responsibility for welcoming new people into school. Leaders encourage pupils to come up with ways to help new pupils settle in. For example, pupils who are members of the school council came up with a 'buddy bench' initiative. If pupils spot anyone sitting on the buddy bench, they quickly go over to include them in their games. New pupils are swiftly made to feel that they are part of the school community.
What the school should improve
- In some of the foundation subjects, insufficient emphasis is placed on the core knowledge that needs to be embedded in pupils' long-term memory. In a minority of cases, less important content is prioritised instead of the knowledge that pupils will rely upon in subsequent learning. As a result, pupils forget some important content in the wider curriculum. The school should ensure that teachers are clear about the most important knowledge that pupils need when considering feedback, retrieval practice and assessment so that pupils secure this knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Forest View Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| East Boldon Junior School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Biddick Hall Infants' School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Biddick Hall Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| East Boldon Infants' School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Cook
- Phone
- 01915191990
- Address
- Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8RZ
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- URN
- 135842
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.