What is Bamburgh School's Ofsted rating?

Bamburgh School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Bamburgh School a primary or secondary school?

Bamburgh School is a other school in South Shields, for ages 3–16.

Where is Bamburgh School?

Bamburgh School is in South Shields, NE34 7TD (South Tyneside local authority).

How many pupils attend Bamburgh School?

Bamburgh School has around 222 pupils on roll.

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Bamburgh School

Ages 3–16222 pupilsDoes not apply

South Shields, NE34 7TD

South Tyneside

Bamburgh School is a school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in South Shields, within the South Tyneside local authority. The school has around 222 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in South Shields can view Bamburgh School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in South Shields (NE34 7TD), Bamburgh School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance92.2%England avg 93.5%

Persistent absence24.6%England avg 17.5%

Pupils per teacher7.8England avg 19.6

Teachers with QTS97%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals55.6%England avg 26.3%

English not first language1.8%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4

Attainment 89.8

Progress 8-0.9

Grade 5+ English & maths4%

Grade 4+ English & maths4%

EBacc entry0%

EBacc average point score0.72

DfE, 2024/25

Nearby schools in South Shields

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Sea View Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 mi St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsGood · 0.3 mi Harton Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi Harton AcademyGood · 0.7 mi Tyne Coast College0.7 mi Westoe Crown Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi

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