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Kings Priory School
North Shields·North East·Academy
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All-throughAcademyAges 4–18Co-edDoes not apply
Kings Priory School is an all-through academy in North Shields, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Kings Priory School has a Progress 8 score of +0.84 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 61.1, 91% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 75% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 9.0%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.
After leaving Kings Priory School, student destinations include 69% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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Kings Priory School has a Progress 8 score of +0.84, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 61.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
91% of students at Kings Priory School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Kings Priory School, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
84% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.
Students at Kings Priory School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Kings Priory School has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Kings Priory School is 9.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Kings Priory School, 69% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Kings Priory School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Kings Priory School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Kings Priory School'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 displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
15/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
3/mo
20% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
0.3km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.