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Marine Park Primary School

Academy converter · South Shields · NE33 2RD

Ages 3–11 · 193 pupils · South Tyneside

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Needs attention

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

193 pupils · 236 places

Pupils on roll
193
Boys / girls
108 / 85
School capacity
236
Capacity fill
193 / 236 (82%)
Free school meals
53.5%
FSM pupils
91
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Shelley Metcalfe

Location

Address
Hatfield Square, Woodbine Estate
Postcode
NE33 2RD
Town
South Shields
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
South Tyneside
District
South Tyneside
Constituency
South Shields
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in South Shields, South Tyneside, 193 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 53.5%.

Open schools in South Shields
29
Primary schools in South Shields
21
Academies among open schools in South Shields
41% (12)
Open schools in NE33
8
Primary in NE33
7
Open schools in South Tyneside LA
64
Primary in South Tyneside LA
45

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in South ShieldsNear NE33

  • Westoe Crown Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    South Shields · NE33 3NS · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM22.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Hadrian Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    South Shields · NE33 2BB · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM25.7%
    • Demand0.96

    0.5 miles away

  • Laygate Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    South Shields · NE33 4JJ · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM65.2%
    • Demand1.04

    0.7 miles away

  • Mortimer Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    South Shields · NE34 0RW · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM13.6%
    • Demand1.01

    1.2 miles away

  • Waterville Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    North Shields · NE29 6SL · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM64.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Christ Church CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    North Shields · NE30 2AD · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM42.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Shelley Metcalfe
Telephone
01914554513
Website
www.marineparkprimary.co.uk/

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