Is Forest View Primary a good school?

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What is Forest View Primary's Ofsted rating?

Forest View Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Forest View Primary located?

Forest View Primary is located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, North East, NE34 8RZ.

What age range does Forest View Primary serve?

Forest View Primary serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Forest View Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Forest View Primary

Forest View Primary is a primary community school in South Shields, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Forest View Primary has 88% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 123 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 21.7%, 38% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.3%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected88%Attendance94.7%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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8.3

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Forest View Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 123 pupils
SEN support: 23% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 88% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 23% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 41/100

Average surroundings

Air quality56/100

Transport access23/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Forest View Primary

At Forest View Primary, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

96% met the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths.

Attendance at Forest View Primary

Forest View Primary has an overall absence rate of 5.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Forest View Primary

The teacher turnover rate at Forest View Primary is 21.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Forest View Primary

Forest View Primary has 123 pupils on roll.

38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

23% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Forest View Primary Ofsted Rating: Good

Forest View Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Forest View Primary is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Forest View Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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