The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 39% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Mark Burgess (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bedlington Station Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bedlington Station Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bedlington Station Primary School?
Bedlington Station Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedlington Station Primary School take?
Bedlington Station Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bedlington Station Primary School?
Bedlington Station Primary School is in Bedlington, NE22 7JQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedlington Station Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bedlington Station Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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