Bedlington Station Primary School
School Road, Bedlington, NE22 7JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bedlington Station Primary School is a primary school in Bedlington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 55th of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2014, report published 2 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils benefit from a school environment that is an oasis of calm. They are well cared for and they feel happy and safe. Children in the early years settle in quickly and enjoy learning. Staff take time to get to know each pupil and their families. One parent, typifying the views of many, told the inspector that their child 'had thrived' since going to school and can't wait to get there each day. Pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally. The school promotes learning as the key to opening the world to pupils. It encourages pupils to be ambitious. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils live up to these. Pupils try their best in lessons, listening carefully and working hard. They play cooperatively with their friends at social times. They enjoy it when everyone recognises them with 'Station Stars' for their good behaviour and attitudes. Typically, pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide pupils with a wealth of experiences to deepen their learning. Classrooms across the school are filled with a purposeful buzz. This positivity spills out into breaktimes, where pupils enjoy being with their friends. Academic, musical and sporting talents are all valued and celebrated.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not finalised the knowledge that it wants pupils to learn. As a result, staff are not clear enough about the most important knowledge that should be taught and checked. This leads to gaps in pupils' knowledge over time. The school should finalise its curriculum thinking in these subjects so that staff are clear about: what pupils should be learning, when this content should be taught and what learning they should be checking.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Bedlington Station Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stead Lane Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Horton Grange Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 31% met the expected standard |
| Choppington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Bedlington West End Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Burgess
- Phone
- 01670336887
- Address
- School Road, Bedlington, NE22 7JQ
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122177
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.