Lanark Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE29 8DP
10 simple reasons to choose New York Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in North Shields.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose New York Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in North Shields and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 27 pupils per class and 22.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
Find another school near New York Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Newcastle High School, Juniors (6 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (6.2 miles); RGS Junior School (6.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats (2.3 miles); Denbigh Community Primary School (2.5 miles); Marine Park Primary School (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Newcastle School for Boys (6 miles); Newcastle High School (6.1 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (6.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy (0.7 miles); Churchill Community College (1.8 miles); Monkseaton High School (2.1 miles).