Open State Primary Mixed

Forest View Primary

Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8RZ
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Forest View Primary
South Shields, NE34 8RZ
243 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
51.80% FSM %
120 Boys
123 Girls
About Forest View Primary

Forest View Primary is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in South Shields, South Tyneside, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 243 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Emma Cook.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward Whiteleas
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10070308
URN 135842
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor Kenneth Dawes Chair of Governors 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Appointed by LA
Ms Louise Baty Governor 19/11/2022 18/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Cook Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Natalie Heron Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bridget McCulla Governor 18/11/2022 17/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Moore Governor 23/05/2022 22/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hayley Simpson Governor 28/04/2022 27/04/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanne Woods Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
0.73 km • South Shields
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Helen Gibson Nursery School
1.09 km • East Boldon
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Epinay Business and Enterprise School
1.15 km • South Shields
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Boldon School
1.17 km • Boldon Colliery
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East Boldon Junior School
1.19 km • Tyne & Wear
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Biddick Hall Infants' School
1.2 km • South Shields
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest View Primary is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Forest View Primary has 243 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Forest View Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Forest View Primary is Mrs Emma Cook.
Forest View Primary is at Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8RZ, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Forest View Primary: Does not have a sixth form.
Forest View Primary is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Cook
Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8RZ
01915191990
www.forestview.uk.com/
Location
NE34 8RZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135842
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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