Mortimer Primary School
Community school
South Shields, NE34 0RW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 43% in England
30 of 38 in South Tyneside
Pupils
588
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
4.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 70% | 60% | 54% | |
| Higher standard | 10% | 1% | 1% | |
| Reading | 79% | 71% | 79% | |
| Writing | 84% | 75% | 65% | |
| Maths | 81% | 74% | 70% |
Nearby primary schools
- Ashley Academy · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Stanhope Primary School · 0.5 mi · Good · Top 17% in England
- Laygate Community School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 50% in England
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields · 0.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 26% in England
Best primary schools in South Shields · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Mortimer Primary School is in West Park (typical home £142,500, crime very high).
What is Mortimer Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mortimer Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Mortimer Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Mortimer Primary School is in the bottom 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.