Two-tier system
The two-tier system operates in the areas of North Shields, Longbenton, Seaton Burn, Killingworth and Wallsend.
| School type | Number of schools |
|---|---|
| Primary schools (ages 5-11) | 48 |
| High schools (ages 11-16) | 9 |
The Primary schools consist of 16 Community Schools, 9 Roman Catholic Schools, 3 Church of England Schools, 18 Learning Trust Schools and 2 Academies. The High schools consist of 1 Roman Catholic Academy and 8 Learning Trust Schools.
Three-tier system
The three-tier system operates in the areas of Monkseaton and Whitley Bay.
| School type | Number of schools |
|---|---|
| First schools (ages 5-9) | 8 |
| Middle schools (ages 9-13) | 4 |
| High schools (ages 13-16) | 2 |
The First schools consist of 2 Learning Trust First schools and 6 Community First schools. The Middle schools consist of 4 Learning Trust Middle Schools. The High schools consist of 2 Learning Trust High schools.