Kings Priory School
URN: 139658 • North Shields NE30 4RF
Overview
- Name
- Kings Priory School
- URN
- 139658
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Sanderson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 019125802700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Huntington Place, North Shields NE30 4RF
Summary
Kings Priory School is an all-through academy located in North Shields, North Tyneside, serving a diverse student body of 1,565 pupils. Established in September 2013 through the merger of The King’s School Tynemouth and Priory School, it offers a comprehensive educational experience from early years through to sixth form. The school is committed to nurturing individual talents and fostering a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Kings Priory School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by a robust enrichment programme that encourages personal growth and community engagement. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and strives to inspire students to make a positive impact in their communities.
Kings Priory School also hosts regular open days for prospective families, allowing them to explore the facilities and meet staff. The school is situated in the vibrant coastal village of Tynemouth, providing a unique backdrop for learning and development. Parents can find more information on the school's website.
The curriculum at Kings Priory School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by a robust enrichment programme that encourages personal growth and community engagement. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and strives to inspire students to make a positive impact in their communities.
Kings Priory School also hosts regular open days for prospective families, allowing them to explore the facilities and meet staff. The school is situated in the vibrant coastal village of Tynemouth, providing a unique backdrop for learning and development. Parents can find more information on the school's website.
Useful links
- Senior School (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs Disability) (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Policies & Key Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- No nearby alternatives found.
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1505
- Pupils
- 1565
- Boys
- 821
- Girls
- 744
- FSM %
- 10.60
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1565 | 821 | 744 | 1505 | 10.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1533 | 793 | 740 | 1505 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1500 | 764 | 736 | 1505 | 7.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1500 | 764 | 736 | 1505 | 7.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1444 | 742 | 702 | 1505 | 6.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1385 | 704 | 681 | 1505 | 5.20 |
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