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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governor Impact Statement (governance)
- Governors Code of Conduct (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Information (governance)
- South Tyneside Council Local Offer (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – SEND (sen)
- 2 Year Old Nursery Curriculum Overview (download)
- Sports Premium (download)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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