The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 61.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs M Collinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Chesterton Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Primary · Very close
Monkton Infants' School
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Monkton Academy
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Lord Blyton Primary School
Primary · 918m away
Temple Park Infants' School
Primary · 991m away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 1.1km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 1.1km away
Forest View Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Biddick Hall Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Biddick Hall Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biddick Hall Junior School?
Biddick Hall Junior School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biddick Hall Junior School take?
Biddick Hall Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Biddick Hall Junior School?
Biddick Hall Junior School is in South Shields, NE34 9SP, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Biddick Hall Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Biddick Hall Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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