Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

About Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Bedlington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 270 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

270 / 330 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 December 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE

Phone

01670822994

Headteacher

Stephanie Roome

Website

www.whitley.northumberland.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School?

Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Bedlington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School have?

Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School has 270 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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 Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).

How does Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

31% of pupils at Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School?

Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is located at Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE.