Forest View Primary vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 728 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View Primary
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Forest View Primary South Shields, North East | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 811 | #422 of 811 |
| National rank | #6813 of 15,697 | #8372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.forestview.uk.com/ | www.stoswaldsrc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Forest View Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 48.3).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Forest View Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is the larger school with 226 students compared with 213.
- •Forest View Primary is a local authority school while St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest View Primary better than St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
On the Success Index (England), Forest View Primary ranks higher (55.4 vs 48.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest View Primary and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
About 728 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest View Primary: 213. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest View Primary and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields rank in North East?
Forest View Primary is 339th of 811 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is 422nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).