The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mr Nick Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Fold Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrandling Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Falla Park Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
South Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Keser Girls School
Independent · 1.4km away
Keser Torah Boys' School
Independent · 1.4km away
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Academy · 1.4km away
Ateres Girls High School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bede Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bede Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bede Community Primary School?
Bede Community Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bede Community Primary School take?
Bede Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bede Community Primary School?
Bede Community Primary School is in Gateshead, NE10 0DJ, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bede Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bede Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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