Open Special Mixed

Bamburgh School

Norham Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TD
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Bamburgh School
South Shields, NE34 7TD
222 Pupils
— Capacity
3–16 Age Range
54.50% FSM %
152 Boys
70 Girls
About Bamburgh School

Bamburgh School is a Not applicable Special schools serving South Shields and the surrounding area in South Tyneside with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 222 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Peter Nord.

Information on Bamburgh School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward Horsley Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10014898
URN 108738
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jill Osborne Chair of Governors 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Sea View Primary School
0.07 km • South Shields
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
0.45 km • South Shields
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Harton Primary School
1.05 km • South Shields
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Harton Academy
1.1 km • South Shields
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Tyne Coast College
1.19 km • South Shields
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Westoe Crown Primary School
1.46 km • South Shields
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bamburgh School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Bamburgh School has 222 pupils.
Bamburgh School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
The Headteacher at Bamburgh School is Mr Peter Nord.
Bamburgh School is at Norham Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TD, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Bamburgh School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bamburgh School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Peter Nord
Norham Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TD
01914274330
bamburghschool.co.uk
Location
NE34 7TD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108738
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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