Forest View Primary
URN: 135842 • South Shields NE34 8RZ
Overview
- Name
- Forest View Primary
- URN
- 135842
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Cook (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01915191990
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields NE34 8RZ
Summary
Forest View Primary School, located in South Shields, is a community school that serves 243 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. With a significant percentage of students (51.80%) eligible for free school meals, the school prioritises support and resources to ensure all children can achieve their full potential.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Emma Cook, Forest View promotes high expectations and a ‘can do’ attitude among its students. The curriculum is designed to inspire creativity and resilience, encouraging pupils to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. The school values collaboration with parents and families, recognising that a strong partnership is essential for student success.
Pupil behaviour and attitudes are highly praised, with an emphasis on respect and care for one another. Forest View aims to create a happy and engaging learning environment, where children are motivated to aim high and develop a lifelong love of learning. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Emma Cook, Forest View promotes high expectations and a ‘can do’ attitude among its students. The curriculum is designed to inspire creativity and resilience, encouraging pupils to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. The school values collaboration with parents and families, recognising that a strong partnership is essential for student success.
Pupil behaviour and attitudes are highly praised, with an emphasis on respect and care for one another. Forest View aims to create a happy and engaging learning environment, where children are motivated to aim high and develop a lifelong love of learning. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Latest News (sen)
- Local Offer (sen)
- Parent & Pupil Voice (sen)
- SEND Policies (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Parent Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 243
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 51.80
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 243 | 120 | 123 | 315 | 51.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 245 | 115 | 130 | 315 | 50.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 249 | 112 | 137 | 315 | 51.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 249 | 112 | 137 | 315 | 51.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 249 | 107 | 142 | 315 | 44.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 248 | 112 | 136 | 315 | 42.90 |
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