The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- FSM
- 54.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Peter Nord (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bamburgh School's Ofsted rating?
Bamburgh School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bamburgh School?
Bamburgh School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bamburgh School take?
Bamburgh School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Bamburgh School?
Bamburgh School is in South Shields, NE34 7TD, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bamburgh School have a sixth form?
No, Bamburgh School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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