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Bader Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0BYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2026
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#7,527
of 13,686 nationally

About Bader Primary School

Bader Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees is a state-funded, mixed primary school for children aged 2 to 11, currently home to 280 pupils against a capacity of 350. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 47.7% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a clear marker of the demographic it supports. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 40 applications for 22 places, with all 22 first-preference families receiving offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. This suggests that despite its capacity headroom, Bader is a popular choice among local families. The school does not have a religious character and offers nursery provision, making it an accessible option for families seeking early years education within the state system.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKintyre Drive, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0BY
HeadteacherDavid Hodgson
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Number of Pupils280
Free School Meals (FSM)47.7%
School Capacity280 / 350 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballNetballAthleticsTennisCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirGardeningFilm ClubChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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