Lord Blyton Primary School

About Lord Blyton Primary School

Lord Blyton Primary School is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 227 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Tyneside →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

227 / 235 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 November 2023

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

Blyton Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 9BN

Phone

01914240550

Headteacher

Joanne Atherton

Website

www.lordblytonprimaryschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lord Blyton Primary School?

Lord Blyton Primary School is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Lord Blyton Primary School have?

Lord Blyton Primary School has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lord Blyton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Lord Blyton Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does Lord Blyton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Lord Blyton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Lord Blyton Primary School?

Lord Blyton Primary School is located at Blyton Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 9BN.