Official figures · Absence
Schools in South Shields by overall absence
26 schools with a published Overall absence figure in South Shields. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Primary · Academy converter | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 2 | Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Primary · Academy converter | 4.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 3 | Stanhope Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 4 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 5 | Mortimer Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 6 | Biddick Hall Infants' School Primary · Community school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 7 | Westoe Crown Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 8 | Forest View Primary Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 9 | Monkton Academy Primary · Academy converter | 6.0% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 10 | Ashley Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 6.2% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 11 | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Primary · Academy converter | 6.3% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 12 | Laygate Community School Primary · Community school | 6.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 13 | SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Primary · Academy converter | 6.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 14 | Hadrian Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 15 | Lord Blyton Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.5% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 16 | Sea View Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 17 | Harton Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 18 | Biddick Hall Junior School Primary · Community school | 7.2% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 19 | Epinay Business and Enterprise School Foundation special school | 7.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Outstanding | |
| 20 | Bamburgh School Community special school | 7.8% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 21 | Monkton Infants' School Primary · Academy converter | 8.3% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 22 | Ridgeway Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 8.3% | 2023/24 | Needs attention | |
| 23 | Harton Academy Secondary · Academy converter | 8.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 24 | St Wilfrid's RC College Secondary · Academy converter | 9.2% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 25 | Mortimer Community College Secondary · Community school | 10.5% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 26 | Park View School Community special school | 19.9% | 2023/24 | Good |
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