St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
URN: 148486 • South Shields NE33 4PG
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- URN
- 148486
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carol Devine (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914560108
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Claypath Lane, South Shields NE33 4PG
Summary
St Bede's Catholic Primary School in South Shields is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 237 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment rooted in Catholic values.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to promote academic excellence while fostering personal development and spiritual growth. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and encourages parental engagement to support children's learning experiences.
With 15.80% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Bede's is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to thrive. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child can achieve their potential, supported by a dedicated staff and a strong community ethos. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to promote academic excellence while fostering personal development and spiritual growth. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and encourages parental engagement to support children's learning experiences.
With 15.80% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Bede's is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to thrive. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child can achieve their potential, supported by a dedicated staff and a strong community ethos. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk.
Useful links
- Our Governing Body (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND News (sen)
- FOI Statement (download)
- Website Terms (other)
- About Us (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 237
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 15.80
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 237 | 121 | 116 | 210 | 15.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 232 | 117 | 115 | 210 | 14.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 233 | 112 | 121 | 210 | 13.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 233 | 112 | 121 | 210 | 13.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 |
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