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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
270
Capacity
330
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body and a recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," this primary school may pose challenges for parents considering its overall quality. However, it excels in achieving high expectations in reading, writing, and mathematics, ranking in the top 3% nationally for expected standards, although only 4% of students reach the higher standard. Parent satisfaction and community involvement may be areas to explore further, given the limited published data.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
Asian Indian5.6%
White Other2.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Black African1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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55.13057, -1.58968 · NE22 5DE
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122281
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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