Schools in South Tyneside

About South Tyneside Schools

South Tyneside LEA is the Authority responsible for all the schools in the Borough.

 

Contact:

Email: LifelongLearningLeisure@southtyneside.gov.uk
Tel: 0191 424 7733

South Tyneside LEA
Lifelong Learning and Leisure
Town Hall and Civic Offices,
Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. NE33 2RL.

Organisation

 

South Tyneside has a two tier school system with children progressing from Primary and Junior schools to Secondary schools.

 

There are:

- 51 Primary Schools

Below is a breakdown of the organization of our schools.

  • 6 Infant Schools for children aged 3 to 7
  • 6 Junior Schools for children aged 7 to 11
  • 39 Primary Schools for children aged 3 to 11

Consisting of –

  • 34 Community Schools
  • 11 Voluntary Aided (Roman Catholic) Schools
  • 3 Voluntary Aided (Church of England) Schools
  • 3 Voluntary Controlled (Church of England) Schools

There are :-

  • 10 Secondary Schools

Consisting of –

  • 7 Community Schools
  • 2 Voluntary Aided (Roman Catholic) Schools
  • 1 Voluntary Aided (Church of England) School

See also:

Schools Statistics

Schools Home Page