Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Claypath Lane, South Shields, NE33 4PG
Part of: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields, NE33 4PG
237 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
15.80% FSM %
121 Boys
116 Girls
About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in South Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 237 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Carol Devine.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with South Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward Beacon and Bents
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2021
UKPRN 10088108
URN 148486
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Catherine Ellwood Chair of Local Governing Body 23/04/2021 22/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Ellwood Chair of Local Governing Body 28/04/2025 27/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Anderson Local Governor 01/04/2021 31/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Anderson Local Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Bertram Local Governor 23/04/2021 22/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Bertram Local Governor 28/04/2025 27/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Camm Local Governor 23/04/2021 22/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol Devine Local Governor 01/08/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Katie Dixon Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Maciej Mis Local Governor 28/02/2024 02/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Sleightholme Local Governor 23/04/2021 22/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Sleightholme Local Governor 28/04/2025 27/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Marine Park Primary School
0.55 km • South Shields
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Laygate Community School
0.64 km • South Shields
Other
Westoe Crown Primary School
0.83 km • South Shields
Other
Tyne Coast College
1.05 km • South Shields
Other
Hadrian Primary School
1.17 km • South Shields
Other
Mortimer Community College
1.37 km • South Shields
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields has 237 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is Mrs Carol Devine.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is at Claypath Lane, South Shields, NE33 4PG, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields: Does not have a sixth form.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Carol Devine
Claypath Lane, South Shields, NE33 4PG
01914560108
www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk
Location
NE33 4PG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148486
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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