Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, NE22 5JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stead Lane Primary School is a primary school in Bedlington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 50th of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 13 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They say that they feel happy and valued. Pupils enjoy the positive relationships with their teachers. Parents agree. One parent said, 'Staff members are very welcoming, and their commitment for all children's learning shines through.' Staff make sure that pupils' well-being and welfare are their top priority. Pupils know that staff care for them. Pupils trust staff to help them if they have any worries. Skilled staff support pupils who may find managing their emotions more difficult. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils understand these expectations. They conduct themselves well in lessons and play cooperatively. Pupils know what bullying is. Leaders deal with any such incidents swiftly and effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe and secure. This is an inclusive school. Leaders and staff are determined to help all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Leaders successfully use educational outings, visitors and clubs to enrich the curriculum. Pupils enjoy learning because teachers make it interesting and relevant. Pupils take pride in the leadership roles they have in the school. They are keen to make a positive difference to the school and local community.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils with SEND do not consistently receive the precise adaptations they need to learn well across some subjects, such as history and science. This means that some pupils with SEND do not achieve as highly as they could. Leaders should support staff to adapt the curriculum to ensure that pupils receive precise support to enable then to know more and remember more across the curriculum.
- Pupils' knowledge and experience of religions and cultures other than their own lack depth. They do not have sufficient opportunity to fully explore and celebrate other faiths and cultures. Leaders should continue to strengthen the range of wider cultural experiences that pupils receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Stead Lane Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Station Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 31% met the expected standard |
| Horton Grange Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Bedlington West End Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 66% 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
- Mrs Vicky Rowley
- Phone
- 01670823171
- Address
- Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, NE22 5JS
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122181
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.