Is Stead Lane Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 24th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Stead Lane Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 46% of pupils at Stead Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Stead Lane Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Stead Lane 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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Stead Lane Primary School

Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, NE22 5JS

Local ranking24th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 46.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 235
Boys: 114 (50%)
Girls: 116 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (110% full)
SEND: 21.3%
FSM Eligible: 52.2%
EAL: 3.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.5%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,817/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.4% 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: 95.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%
Asian Pakistani: 0.4%
Asian Other: 0.4%

95.7%

White British

1.7%

Mixed White & Asian

0.8%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01670823171

admin@steadlane.northumberland.sch.uk

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Stead Lane

Bedlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 122181
UKPRN: 10072497
Establishment No.: 2041

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