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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- Northumberland Local Offer (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
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- Contact (other)
- Newsletter 03-10-25 (other)
- Newsletter 10-10 25 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Uniform (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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