The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 270
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Headteacher Stephanie Roome (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School currently has 270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School take?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is in Bedlington, NE22 5DE, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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