St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
113%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Carol Devine, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3974th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Claypath Lane, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 4PG |
| Headteacher | Carol Devine |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.8% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 210 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3974th of 13,686
Nationally
209th of 677
In North East
10th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
71%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Claypath Lane, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE33 4PG
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