The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
16% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carol Devine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Claypath Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarine Park Primary School
Primary · 553m away
Westoe Crown Primary School
Primary · 832m away
Tyne Coast College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Ashley Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Park View School
Special school · 1.8km away
Margaret Sutton School
Special school · 1.8km away
Waterville Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ashleigh School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields take?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is in South Shields, NE33 4PG, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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