Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School

URN: 122281 • Bedlington NE22 5DE

Overview

Name
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
URN
122281
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
46.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Gray (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01670822994
Website
Visit
Address
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington NE22 5DE

Summary

Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Bedlington, Northumberland, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 270 pupils, with a capacity for 330. The school embraces a Christian ethos, guided by the values of resilience, respect, love, forgiveness, perseverance, and kindness, which are integral to its community and educational approach.

The curriculum at Whitley Memorial aims to provide a well-rounded education, fostering both academic and personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of British and Christian values, encouraging students to "let their light shine" in all aspects of their lives. A variety of events and activities, such as the Shine Awards and educational trips, are organized to enhance the learning experience and promote community engagement.

With a significant percentage of pupils (40.4%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to supporting all students and ensuring an inclusive environment. Parents can find further information about admissions, policies, and upcoming events on the school's website.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
330
Pupils
270
Boys
127
Girls
143
FSM %
40.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-12-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 270 127 143 330 40.40
2024-09-11 286 136 150 330 39.60
2023-09-11 311 149 162 330 38.50
2022-09-11 311 149 162 330 38.50
2021-09-11 271 129 142 330 32.90
2020-09-11 286 133 153 270 27.50

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