Stanhope Primary School
Gresford Street, South Shields, NE33 4SZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stanhope Primary School is a primary school in South Shields for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 3rd of 18 primary schools in South Shields. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 2 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Leaders and staff have created a caring, nurturing school. Pupils feel happy and safe. There are high expectations for every child. Staff teach pupils the basics of reading and mathematics very effectively. In other subjects, pupils are generally gaining important knowledge in a well-sequenced way. Leaders and staff continue to refine the teaching of some subjects. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. There is a calm, purposeful learning atmosphere around school. Pupils play well together at lunchtimes and playtimes. Incidents of bullying are rare. Staff deal with these promptly. Pupils are confident that adults will support them if they have any concerns. Staff work closely with parents and other local settings to get to know children in the early years. Children settle quickly into school routines and expectations. Staff successfully teach pupils the attributes of what it is to be a good citizen. Pupils have high levels of respect for others. They make valuable contributions to school life and the local community. Staff provide pupils with useful guidance about education and career pathways. This helps to expand pupils' horizons and aspirations.
What the school should improve
- The school's approaches to checking that pupils practise reading regularly are not consistently applied. This makes it difficult for leaders to identify if expectations are being met. Leaders should ensure that school systems are used in a consistent and manageable way.
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not map out the different types of knowledge that pupils should be taught clearly enough. Leaders should continue to refine the curriculum so that pupils develop a better understanding of subject- specific ideas, or disciplinary knowledge, across all subjects.
- The early years outdoor learning environment does not support learning in the early years curriculum as well as the indoor learning environment. Leaders should continue with their plans for further developing the outdoor learning environment to better support the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Stanhope Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Mortimer Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Laygate Community School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Rogers
- Phone
- 01914201710
- Address
- Gresford Street, South Shields, NE33 4SZ
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- URN
- 108676
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.