The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Rowley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Dales School
Special school · 1.7km away
Bedlington West End Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Blyth Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Choppington Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
New Delaval Primary School
Primary · 3.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stead Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stead Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stead Lane Primary School?
Stead Lane Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stead Lane Primary School take?
Stead Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stead Lane Primary School?
Stead Lane Primary School is in Bedlington, NE22 5JS, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stead Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stead Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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