Mortimer Primary School
URN: 108673 • South Shields NE34 0RW
Overview
- Name
- Mortimer Primary School
- URN
- 108673
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- P.J. Bennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914554504
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mortimer Road, South Shields NE34 0RW
Summary
Mortimer Primary School is a community school located in South Shields, South Tyneside, catering to a mixed-gender population of 603 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 575. The school is committed to providing excellence for all students, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. With a focus on academic achievement and personal development, Mortimer Primary offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to engage and inspire young learners.
The school actively promotes community involvement and regularly hosts events, such as the recent Red Nose Day activities and seasonal fairs, which encourage participation from families and local residents. Additionally, Mortimer Primary provides wrap-around care through its Bright Owls programme, ensuring that students have access to support beyond standard school hours.
Mortimer Primary School also prioritises staff development and is currently seeking to expand its team with positions such as Teaching Assistants and Supervisory Assistants. The school remains responsive to the needs of its community, as demonstrated by its communication regarding weather-related closures and other important updates. For more information, parents can visit the school's official website.
The school actively promotes community involvement and regularly hosts events, such as the recent Red Nose Day activities and seasonal fairs, which encourage participation from families and local residents. Additionally, Mortimer Primary provides wrap-around care through its Bright Owls programme, ensuring that students have access to support beyond standard school hours.
Mortimer Primary School also prioritises staff development and is currently seeking to expand its team with positions such as Teaching Assistants and Supervisory Assistants. The school remains responsive to the needs of its community, as demonstrated by its communication regarding weather-related closures and other important updates. For more information, parents can visit the school's official website.
Useful links
- School Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- Covid Response (download)
- Remote Learning Policy (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy (Created by School Council) (download)
- Summer Catering Menu 2023-24 (download)
- Staff at Mortimer Primary School (download)
- Governing Board Information and Register of Interest (download)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (download)
- School Prospectus (download)
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Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 575
- Pupils
- 603
- Boys
- 292
- Girls
- 311
- FSM %
- 10.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 603 | 292 | 311 | 575 | 10.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 613 | 301 | 312 | 575 | 11.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 612 | 299 | 313 | 575 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 612 | 299 | 313 | 575 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 603 | 297 | 306 | 575 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 609 | 304 | 305 | 575 | 10.10 |
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