Bedlington West End Primary School, Bedlington

In its own words: "All the staff at West End Primary School are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning, through a combination of challenge, support and encouragement. We want all children to do their very best and enjoy coming to school to learn in a safe and happy environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "West End is a truly unique school with a long history of successfully providing the highest quality education in Bedlington since 1908. In that time there have been many changes to education and indeed our wonderful school site, which has now become four buildings."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, hockey, athletics and gymnastics.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Bedlington West End Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 57% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Bedlington West End Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bedlington West End Primary School are St Bede's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 76% maths); Meadowdale Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 48% reading, 42% maths); and Stead Lane Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 68% maths).

Bedlington West End Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 40 pupils (18.7%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Bedlington Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ridge Terrace (wb), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 91 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bedlington West End Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bedlington West End Primary School are St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy (0.1 miles) and Bedlington Academy (1.6 miles).