Spring Gardens Primary School
URN: 108574 • North Shields NE29 0HP
Overview
- Name
- Spring Gardens Primary School
- URN
- 108574
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Timothy Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Brightman Road, North Shields NE29 0HP
Summary
Spring Gardens Primary School is a community school located in North Shields, North Tyneside, accommodating 363 pupils with a capacity of 452. The school fosters a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to enjoy learning and feel valued as individuals. The ethos emphasizes a collaborative approach between the school and families to enhance each child's educational journey.
The curriculum at Spring Gardens focuses on developing a love of learning through engaging and diverse activities. Recent initiatives include outdoor learning experiences and participation in sports such as Tag Rugby. The school also hosts events like Book Fairs to promote literacy and community involvement, raising significant funds for new resources.
In addition to academic support, Spring Gardens offers 30 hours of funded nursery places for eligible families, highlighting its commitment to early years education. The school encourages parental engagement through regular meetings and invites families to visit and explore the facilities, reinforcing the importance of community in the educational process.
The curriculum at Spring Gardens focuses on developing a love of learning through engaging and diverse activities. Recent initiatives include outdoor learning experiences and participation in sports such as Tag Rugby. The school also hosts events like Book Fairs to promote literacy and community involvement, raising significant funds for new resources.
In addition to academic support, Spring Gardens offers 30 hours of funded nursery places for eligible families, highlighting its commitment to early years education. The school encourages parental engagement through regular meetings and invites families to visit and explore the facilities, reinforcing the importance of community in the educational process.
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Nearby alternatives
- New York Primary School (73.1)
- Cullercoats Primary School (69.4)
- St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided (64.5)
- Monkhouse Primary School (63.0)
- Preston Grange Primary School (62.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 452
- Pupils
- 363
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 189
- FSM %
- 45.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 363 | 174 | 189 | 452 | 45.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 363 | 174 | 189 | 452 | 45.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 377 | 182 | 195 | 452 | 39.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 377 | 182 | 195 | 452 | 39.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 407 | 200 | 207 | 452 | 35.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 412 | 207 | 205 | 452 | 28.20 |
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