The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Helen Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dene Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5NJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bede Burn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bede Burn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bede Burn Primary School?
Bede Burn Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bede Burn Primary School take?
Bede Burn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bede Burn Primary School?
Bede Burn Primary School is in Jarrow, NE32 5NJ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bede Burn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bede Burn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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