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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Claypath Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4PG, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.7 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
237
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 93% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 19% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more students to excel. Overall, it is a highly regarded choice for parents seeking a quality education in South Tyneside.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
Mixed Other10.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.1%
Black African3.8%
Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Other0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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54.99329, -1.43070 · NE33 4PG
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN148486
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields scores 92.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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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