How many pupils does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields have?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields has 237 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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 Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).

How does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is located at Claypath Lane, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 4PG.

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Claypath Lane, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 4PG

Outstanding

Inspected 14 May 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

237

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is an academy converter in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 237 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: South Tyneside →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 237 / 210 (113%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.6%

Free school meals

20.8%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

10.6%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

12.8%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

10.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

21.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

7.95

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

£48,503

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,935 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,044

Spend per pupil

£6,664

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Claypath Lane, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 4PG
Phone: 01914560108
Headteacher: Carol Devine
Website: www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk

Academy Trust

BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is an academy converter in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields have?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields has 237 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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 Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).
How does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is located at Claypath Lane, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 4PG.

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