Located in South Shields, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields currently has around 237 pupils on roll, which is about 113% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 15.8% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.9%). other mixed pupils make up about 10.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Claypath Lane, South Shields, NE33 4PG |
| Website: | www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01914560108 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carol Devine |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148486 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 237 |
| Number of Boys: | 121 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.90% | 168 |
| Other Mixed | 10.50% | 25 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.10% | 12 |
| African | 3.80% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Infants' School Chichester Road East , NE33 3AB | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.