Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?

Applications for Reception places at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 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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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Claypath Lane, South Shields, NE33 4PG

Local ranking4th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 84.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 237
Boys: 116 (50%)
Girls: 115 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (110% full)
SEND: 11.8%
FSM Eligible: 16.9%
EAL: 22.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 10.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,044/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.9%
Mixed Other: 10.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 5.1%
Black African: 3.8%
Other: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Asian Pakistani: 1.3%

70.9%

White British

10.6%

Mixed Other

5.1%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914560108

tbsinfo@stbedessouthshields.co.uk

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Claypath Lane

South Shields, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148486
UKPRN: 10088108
Establishment No.: 3301
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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