Lord Blyton Primary School

URN: 108700 • South Shields NE34 9BN

Overview

Name
Lord Blyton Primary School
URN
108700
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
40.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo Atherton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
07903725594
Website
Visit
Address
Blyton Avenue, South Shields NE34 9BN

Summary

Lord Blyton Primary School is a mixed community school located in South Shields, South Tyneside, accommodating 227 pupils with a capacity of 236. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all children can achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes the development of lively and enquiring minds, respect for diverse cultures and beliefs, and the importance of British values such as democracy and mutual respect.

The curriculum at Lord Blyton Primary School is designed to equip students with essential literacy and numeracy skills, alongside knowledge relevant to adult life and employment. The school actively promotes British values through its teaching, ensuring that pupils understand their role in society and the importance of tolerance and respect for others.

Admissions are managed by South Tyneside Council, with an inclusive policy that welcomes children from all backgrounds and abilities. Parents are encouraged to apply for places in a timely manner, and the school strives to accommodate as many applicants as possible while maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Key details

LA
South Tyneside
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
236
Pupils
227
Boys
116
Girls
111
FSM %
44.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 227 116 111 236 44.20
2024-09-11 232 123 109 236 44.10
2023-09-11 246 138 108 236 37.90
2022-09-11 246 138 108 236 37.90
2021-09-11 232 126 106 236 30.20
2020-09-11 247 127 120 236 23.90

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