Bede Burn Primary School
Jarrow, NE32 5NJ · South Tyneside · primary school
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24th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.0/10 against 3,059 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bede Burn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 12 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for the next academic year? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Bede Burn Primary School
Overview
Leaders and staff have created a “caring and welcoming school” where pupils are “happy and safe.” The inspection found that pupils achieve well in core subjects, with “very high” attainment in phonics by the end of Year 1, and benefit from a curriculum that promotes understanding of diversity.
Strengths
- Leaders have established “well-sequenced curriculums” for reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils gain “secure mathematical knowledge which builds well over time.”
- A “structured phonics programme” is successfully implemented, with staff providing extra support to close gaps in understanding.
- Pupils behave very well, with incidents of bullying being “rare” and staff taking suitable action to resolve them.
- The curriculum helps pupils develop an understanding of “equality and diversity” and provides a wide range of after-school clubs for personal development.
- Rigorous approaches identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “achieve well” with effective support plans.
Areas to improve
- Key stage 2 staff require consistent training in early reading and phonics to match key stage 1 expertise, ensuring they can adequately support older pupils with early reading difficulties.
- Leaders should work with staff to help pupils retain and retrieve important knowledge across all subjects, particularly in science where retention of earlier topics is sometimes weak.
- Leaders must implement plans for the recently developed early years outdoor learning area to maximise learning opportunities for Reception children.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders and staff promptly identifying vulnerable pupils and working well with other agencies to secure necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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