Bamburgh School
URN: 108738 • South Shields NE34 7TD
Overview
- Name
- Bamburgh School
- URN
- 108738
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Nord (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914274330
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Norham Avenue, South Shields NE34 7TD
Summary
Bamburgh School, located in South Shields, is a community special school dedicated to fostering independence and academic achievement among its 222 mixed-gender pupils. With a focus on creating a positive and supportive environment, the school aims to help each student reach their full potential, both academically and as independent citizens. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the acronym ACME, which stands for Aspiration, Commitment, Manners, and Enjoyment, promoting mutual respect and a caring atmosphere.
The curriculum at Bamburgh School is designed to be creative, challenging, and imaginative, ensuring that lessons are engaging and tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic progress, valuing each individual's achievements while maintaining a respectful and inclusive learning environment. This approach is reflected in their successful behaviour management strategies.
Bamburgh School actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, providing various resources and support for families. The school also celebrates achievements and milestones, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among pupils and staff alike. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Bamburgh School is designed to be creative, challenging, and imaginative, ensuring that lessons are engaging and tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic progress, valuing each individual's achievements while maintaining a respectful and inclusive learning environment. This approach is reflected in their successful behaviour management strategies.
Bamburgh School actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, providing various resources and support for families. The school also celebrates achievements and milestones, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among pupils and staff alike. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
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Nearby alternatives
- Epinay Business and Enterprise School (79.2)
- Park View School (53.5)
- Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre (47.4)
- AutismAble CIC (45.2)
- Margaret Sutton School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 222
- Boys
- 152
- Girls
- 70
- FSM %
- 54.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 222 | 152 | 70 | 54.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 216 | 145 | 71 | 54.20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 148 | 63 | 53.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 148 | 63 | 53.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 143 | 62 | 53.40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 199 | 145 | 54 | 57.30 |
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