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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Academy converter · South Shields · NE33 4PG

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

231

Local authority

South Tyneside

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in South Shields, South Tyneside, 231 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 16.1%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in South Shields
29
Primary schools in South Shields
21
Academies among open schools in South Shields
41% (12)
Open schools in NE33
8
Primary in NE33
7
Open schools in South Tyneside LA
64
Primary in South Tyneside LA
45

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in South ShieldsNear NE33

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148486

Location

Address
Claypath Lane
Postcode
NE33 4PG
Town
South Shields
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
South Tyneside
District
South Tyneside
Constituency
South Shields
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
231
Boys / girls
116 / 115
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
231 / 210 (110%)
Free school meals
16.1%
FSM pupils
35
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Carol Devine
Telephone
01914560108
Website
www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk

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