Mortimer Primary School

About Mortimer Primary School

Mortimer Primary School is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 603 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% 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

603 / 575 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 January 2024

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

Mortimer Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0RW

Phone

01914554504

Headteacher

P.J. Bennett

Website

www.mortimerprimary.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mortimer Primary School?

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

How many pupils does Mortimer Primary School have?

Mortimer Primary School has 603 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mortimer Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Mortimer Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024).

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

54% of pupils at Mortimer Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Mortimer Primary School?

Mortimer Primary School is located at Mortimer Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0RW.