Bede Burn Primary School is a primary school in Jarrow, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bede Burn Primary School currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dene Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5NJ |
| Website: | www.bedeburnprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01914897376 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108693 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 196 |
| Number of Boys: | 96 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.30% | 181 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 8 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Burn Primary School Dene Terrace , NE32 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lukes Lane County Infant School Marine Drive , NE31 2AX | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lukes Lane County Junior School Marine Drive , NE31 2AX | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lukes Lane Community School Marine Drive , Luke Lane NE31 2AX | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Primary School Valley View , NE32 5QY | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedworthfield Comprehensive School Cornhill , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QD | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Victoria Road East , NE31 1YQ | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.