St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

OutstandingPrimaryAges 3–11237 pupils

Claypath Lane, NE33 4PGWebsite01914560108

Outstanding237 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils237

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Pupils237

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

237 / 210 (113%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Mrs Carol Devine

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected May 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 69%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

4.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.9%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence12.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support10.6%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (29%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (29%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (21%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (11%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (11%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils237

Free school meals15.6%

English as additional language22.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British70.9%

Mixed Other10.5%

Bangladeshi5.1%

Black African3.8%

Other2.1%

Indian1.7%

Asian Other1.3%

Pakistani1.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

White Other0.8%

Mixed White & African0.8%

White Irish0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingTHE BRITANNIA PUBLIC HOUSEGrade II Listed

Trust Performance

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 848.6

Progress 8-0.11

EBacc entry61.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,833

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,567 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,890

Support staff£960

Premises£132

Energy£115

Learning resources£211

Income per pupil£6,106

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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