Kings Priory School

About Kings Priory School

Kings Priory School is an academy sponsor led in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 1,565 pupils on roll. It is part of WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.6 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,565 / 1,505 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Huntington Place, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 4RF

Phone

019125802700

Principal

Philip Sanderson

Website

http://www.kingsprioryschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kings Priory School?

Kings Priory School is an academy sponsor led in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 4–18.

How many pupils does Kings Priory School have?

Kings Priory School has 1,565 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Kings Priory School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kings Priory School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.6 in 2025/26.

How does Kings Priory School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at Kings Priory School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kings Priory School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kings Priory School is part of WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Kings Priory School?

Kings Priory School is located at Huntington Place, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 4RF.