Is Bedlington West End Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 42nd of 118 primary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bedlington West End Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Bedlington West End Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bedlington West End Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bedlington West End Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bedlington West End Primary School

Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6EB

Local ranking42nd of 118 primary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

300

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 216
Boys: 109 (51%)
Girls: 105 (49%)
Capacity: 300 (71% full)
SEND: 19.4%
FSM Eligible: 26.4%
EAL: 2.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 18.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,604/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.7%
White Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Pakistani: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%

91.7%

White British

2.3%

White Other

1.9%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01670822328

admin@westend.northumberland.sch.uk

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Ridge Terrace

Bedlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 122176
UKPRN: 10080104
Establishment No.: 2030

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