Compare Marine Park Primary School and Sea View Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Marine Park Primary School (Primary) in South Shields; Sea View Primary School (Primary) in South Shields; St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Primary) in South Shields — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Marine Park Primary School, Sea View Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around South Shields, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Marine Park Primary School), published Apr 2017. The lowest is 2 (Sea View Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Sea View Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 40–45%, range 15–20%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST and BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Marine Park Primary School NE33 2RD	Sea View Primary School NE34 7TD	St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields NE33 4PG
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE33 2RD	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 7TD	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE33 4PG
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Apr 2017	2 16 Jul 2024	1 2 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	236	472	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST	South Tyneside (393)	BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.marineparkprimary.co.uk	www.seaviewprimary.co.uk	www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk
Telephone	01914554513	01914274343	01914560108
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Marine Park Primary School

NE33 2RD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 2RD
Ofsted: 1 14 Apr 2017
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.marineparkprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01914554513

Sea View Primary School

NE34 7TD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 7TD
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Tyneside (393)
Website: www.seaviewprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01914274343

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

NE33 4PG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 4PG
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk
Telephone: 01914560108

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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