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Bamburgh School

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Bamburgh School

Norham Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TD

Community special school
Pupils
222
Ages
3-16
FSM
54.5%
Attainment 8
9.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
7.0%
Writing
7.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
9.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
2.1%
Basics 9-5
3.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.72
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Bamburgh School

Bamburgh School is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. The school has around 222 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Norham Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TD | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bamburgh School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Dec 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bamburgh School

What is Bamburgh School's Ofsted rating?
Bamburgh School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Bamburgh School's latest exam results?
Bamburgh School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bamburgh School located?
Bamburgh School is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside (NE34 7TD).
How many pupils attend Bamburgh School?
Bamburgh School has around 222 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bamburgh School with other schools?
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