Marine Park Primary School
URN: 108675 • South Shields NE33 2RD
Overview
- Name
- Marine Park Primary School
- URN
- 108675
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Burden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hatfield Square, South Shields NE33 2RD
Summary
Marine Park Primary School is a community school located in South Shields, South Tyneside, catering to mixed-gender pupils from ages 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 191 students and a capacity of 238, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The leadership team, under Headteacher Mrs. S. Metcalfe, is committed to delivering a high-quality education that fosters both academic success and personal growth.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, with a particular focus on history, which is integrated across all year groups. This approach aims to develop students' understanding of the past and its relevance to their lives today. Marine Park Primary School promotes a broad educational experience that includes opportunities for students to enjoy, achieve, and contribute positively to their community.
Marine Park Primary School also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (54.80%), the school actively works to support all learners, celebrating diversity and fostering a sense of belonging within the vibrant South Shields community.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, with a particular focus on history, which is integrated across all year groups. This approach aims to develop students' understanding of the past and its relevance to their lives today. Marine Park Primary School promotes a broad educational experience that includes opportunities for students to enjoy, achieve, and contribute positively to their community.
Marine Park Primary School also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (54.80%), the school actively works to support all learners, celebrating diversity and fostering a sense of belonging within the vibrant South Shields community.
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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
- 238
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 89
- FSM %
- 54.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 102 | 89 | 238 | 54.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 191 | 102 | 89 | 238 | 54.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 192 | 99 | 93 | 238 | 52.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 192 | 99 | 93 | 238 | 52.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 198 | 102 | 96 | 238 | 49.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 109 | 106 | 238 | 38.80 |
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