Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4RFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kings Priory School is an all-through school in North Shields for ages 4 to 18. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 2nd of 11 secondary schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 June 2015, report published 1 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 June 2024
Kings Priory School has very high academic standards. The school is ambitious for all of its pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The number of pupils in key stage 4 who study the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects is well above the national average. From the early years, through to the sixth form, pupils are supported to achieve their academic potential. Across all key stages, most pupils behave very well. Pupils are safe. Bullying sometimes happens. Most pupils trust staff to deal with issues effectively. Most pupils demonstrate consistently positive attitudes to learning and to their peers. Pupils access a very wide range of opportunities to develop their interests and talents. Pupils can get involved in a range of sports, drama and music activities. There is a range of clubs such as computing, debating and chess. At the time of the inspection, a number of pupils were on an expedition for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. A high number of pupils were involved in the school production of 'Grease'. Many sixth-formers were attending a question-and-answer session ahead of the looming general election.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not display the positive attitudes and behaviour of other pupils. Some pupils feel uncomfortable about the behaviour of others. The school should further develop its work so that behaviour systems and education ensure greater consistency, respect and positive attitudes in all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
93 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
124 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
102 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,549 pupils on roll, with places for 1,505
Schools near Kings Priory School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden High School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.1 |
| John Spence Community High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| Monkseaton High School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| Norham High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Sanderson
- Phone
- 01915802700
- Address
- Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4RF
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 139658
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.