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Stead Lane Primary School

Northumberland, NE22 5JSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#10,132
of 13,686 nationally

About Stead Lane Primary School

Stead Lane Primary School sits below the Northumberland local authority average for Key Stage 2 performance, with 52 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 56 per cent. That gap is modest but worth noting for parents weighing up options in the area. The school ranks 35th out of 58 primary schools in Northumberland, placing it in the bottom half of the authority, and nationally it sits around the 74th percentile. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects: 72 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and 62 per cent did so in both maths and writing, which suggests reading is a relative strength. The proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is just 3 per cent, well below typical figures, so this is not a school that pushes large numbers into the top tier of attainment. For families prioritising solid, consistent progress over exceptional results, Stead Lane offers a realistic alternative to the higher-ranked primaries nearby.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStead Lane, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS
HeadteacherVicky Rowley
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils235
Free School Meals (FSM)47.7%
School Capacity235 / 210 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballFootballCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubArt ClubBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: steadlaneprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Stead Lane Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.