Forest View Primary

About Forest View Primary

Forest View Primary is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 243 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Tyneside →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

243 / 315 (77%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 8RZ

Phone

01915191990

Head Teacher

Emma Cook

Website

www.forestview.uk.com/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forest View Primary?

Forest View Primary is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Forest View Primary have?

Forest View Primary has 243 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Forest View Primary perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Forest View Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Forest View Primary?

Forest View Primary is located at Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 8RZ.