Biddick Hall Junior School
Chesterton Road, South Shields, NE34 9SPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Biddick Hall Junior School is a primary school in South Shields for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 1st of 18 primary schools in South Shields. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 12 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
This school has a profound impact on the growth of pupils both academically and socially. Staff care deeply about pupils. They inspire pupils to see that learning is important. Pupils are aspirational for themselves and each other. All pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Published outcomes show that pupils attain well above national averages in English and mathematics. This is reflected in the high-quality work that pupils complete in school in these subjects and across the rest of the curriculum. Pupils feel safe and confident in school. Those in Year 3 learn the school routines quickly and are supported by staff to settle in well. In the older year groups, behaviour is exceptional. Pupils listen intently to their teachers and are very focused in their lessons. Pupils are extremely proud of their school. They appreciate the wide variety of character- building opportunities, including many educational visits linked to the school curriculum. Clubs such as 'Groove and Glow' allow pupils to follow their interests and learn new skills. Through their many leadership roles, such as being a member of the school council, pupils make a significant contribution to the school and the wider community.
What the school should improve
- Too many pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, are absent too often. Consequently, they miss valuable learning and enrichment opportunities. The school should review its approach to improving attendance and make sure that the entire school community, including parents and carers, understands the value of regular attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Biddick Hall Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Biddick Hall Infants' School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Monkton Infants' School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Monkton Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
| Lord Blyton Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs M Collinson
- Phone
- 01915362186
- Address
- Chesterton Road, South Shields, NE34 9SP
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- URN
- 108678
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.