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Bamburgh School

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Bamburgh School

Norham Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TD

Community special school · Ages 3–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

9.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

9.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2412.546.4
2024/259.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Harton Academy
1.1 km away · Academy converter
Good
Tyne Coast College
1.19 km away · Further education
Mortimer Community College
1.65 km away · Community school
Good
Park View School
1.96 km away · Community special school
Good
St Wilfrid's RC College
2.09 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 19 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. The school has around 222 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Bamburgh School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 19 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Bamburgh School.
What are Bamburgh School's latest exam results?
Bamburgh School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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