The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 280
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- SPARK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Hodgson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kintyre Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary · 840m away
Thornaby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Westlands School
Special school · 1.1km away
Westlands Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thornaby Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Whinstone Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bader Primary School?
Bader Primary School currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bader Primary School take?
Bader Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bader Primary School?
Bader Primary School is in Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0BY, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bader Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bader Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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