Preston Grange Primary School
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, NE29 9QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Preston Grange Primary School is a primary school in North Shields for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 16th of 49 primary schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2015, report published 9 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2024
This is a warm and welcoming school where every pupil is valued. It is a kind and caring school to attend. High standards for behaviour are set and pupils understand these. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. The school deals with rare instances of poor behaviour quickly and effectively. Pupils know the school's values well. In assemblies, pupils who demonstrate these values are celebrated. This creates pride in pupils. The school's song is sung with enthusiasm and joy. Staff know pupils very well. This helps pupils feel safe and happy. The school sets high expectations for what it wants pupils to accomplish. Many pupils achieve well at the end of Year 6. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to access the curriculum and are included in all aspects of school life. Pupils play an active part in their school. They enjoy opportunities to engage with their local community. A particular highlight is singing 'Happy Birthday' to local care home residents from the school field! Pupils' opinions are sought and valued. For example, pupils ask for particular after-school clubs and the school provides them. Pupils are keen and proud to take on leadership roles, such as being members of the school council, reading ambassadors and sports leaders. These roles develop their ability to take responsibility and support other pupils.
What the school should improve
- The consistent use of assessment strategies for recall and retrieval is being developed in the foundation curriculum. It is not used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the prior knowledge they have been taught. As a result, some pupils do not retain knowledge well enough over time. The school needs to ensure that assessment using recall and retrieval is used effectively in the foundation curriculum so that pupils know and remember more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Preston Grange Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Whitehouse Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 29% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Appletree Gardens First School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Monkhouse Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs T A Taylor
- Phone
- 01913009190
- Address
- Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, NE29 9QL
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 108578
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.