Open State Primary Mixed

Laygate Community School

Laygate Lane, South Shields, NE33 4JJ
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Laygate Community School
South Shields, NE33 4JJ
235 Pupils
294 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
64.40% FSM %
116 Boys
119 Girls
About Laygate Community School

Laygate Community School 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 235 pupils on roll. School capacity: 294. Current headteacher: Michelle Lauder.

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 Simonside and Rekendyke
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072197
URN 108672
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Judith Ward Chair of Governors 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan Allcoat Governor 25/09/2024 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Brown Governor 03/12/2023 02/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kathleen Cunningham Governor 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Aysha Daya Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Wayne Jones Governor 24/06/2024 23/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Michelle Lauder Governor 01/01/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Kieren Laverick Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Moffatt Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Pateman Governor 06/12/2025 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Abigail Shaw Governor 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Graeme Stobbs Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
0.64 km • South Shields
Other
Mortimer Community College
0.83 km • South Shields
Other
Tyne Coast College
0.84 km • South Shields
Other
Mortimer Primary School
0.93 km • South Shields
Other
Stanhope Primary School
1.07 km • South Shields
Other
Ashley Academy
1.09 km • South Shields
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Laygate Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Laygate Community School has 235 pupils, with a capacity of 294.
Laygate Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Laygate Community School is Miss Michelle Lauder.
Laygate Community School is at Laygate Lane, South Shields, NE33 4JJ, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Laygate Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Laygate Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Michelle Lauder
Laygate Lane, South Shields, NE33 4JJ
01914562470
www.laygatecommunityschool.co.uk
Location
NE33 4JJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108672
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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