Bewley Primary School
90%
Capacity
379
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Bewley Primary School
Bewley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 379 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bewley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sheona Clift, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9113th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
Bewley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bewley Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, Bewley Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Low Grange Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 3LH |
| Headteacher | Sheona Clift |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 379 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.9% |
| School Capacity | 379 / 420 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9113th of 13,686
Nationally
477th of 677
In North East
40th of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Low Grange Avenue, Billingham
Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 3LH
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