Stead Lane Primary School
Bedlington, NE22 5JS · Northumberland · primary school
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40th of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 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 — 2.6/10 against 1,435 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stead Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Stead Lane Primary School
Overview
Stead Lane Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils feel "happy and valued" and enjoy "positive relationships with their teachers." Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious project-based curriculum" that is carefully sequenced to help pupils build knowledge, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school fosters high expectations for behaviour, ensuring pupils conduct themselves well and feel safe.
Strengths
- Staff prioritise pupil well-being, with skilled support available for those managing emotions, creating a culture where pupils "trust staff to help them."
- Reading is a strong priority; staff teach phonics well, and books are "closely matched to the sounds they are learning," resulting in most pupils becoming successful readers by the end of key stage 1.
- The mathematics curriculum is "organised effectively," with pupils revisiting learning daily and demonstrating a "strong grasp of calculations."
- Leaders provide a "wide range of opportunities" for personal development, including educational outings and clubs that enrich the curriculum.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with detailed records and clear systems for staff recruitment and training.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not adapt learning sufficiently in subjects such as history and science for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), preventing them from achieving as well as they could.
- Pupils’ knowledge of different religions and cultures is limited, lacking the depth needed to fully explore and celebrate other faiths.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders have created a thorough approach with detailed records and effective collaboration with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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