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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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