Biddick Hall Junior School, South Shields
Biddick Hall Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in South Shields. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 18 schools in South Shields with published results, and 582nd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- 92% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Biddick Hall Junior School in detail
Biddick Hall Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "At Biddick Hall Junior School we intend to create a warm, caring and welcoming atmosphere for pupils, parents and staff. We aim to produce an atmosphere of industry and purpose in which our children will be happy, secure and enthusiastic about their learning."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Biddick Hall Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (96% in reading, 94% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Biddick Hall Junior School
Across South Tyneside, 97% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in South Tyneside lodged 49 appeals against primary school offers; 40 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (20% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Biddick Hall Junior School are Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) (0.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 79% maths); Biddick Hall Infants' School (0.3 miles, Good); Monkton Infants' School (0.3 miles, Good); and Monkton Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 56% maths).
Biddick Hall Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)Biddick Hall Infants' SchoolMonkton Infants' SchoolMonkton Academy
Who goes there
66.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 52 pupils (24.6%) received SEN support and 8 (3.8%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sheridan Road - Chesterton Rd (sw-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Biddick Hall Junior School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 316 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in South Tyneside (182), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Biddick Hall Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Biddick Hall Junior School are St Wilfrid's RC College (0.9 miles), Boldon School (1 mile) and Mortimer Community College (1.3 miles).
St Wilfrid's RC CollegeBoldon SchoolMortimer Community College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school has a profound impact on the growth of pupils both academically and socially. Staff care deeply about pupils. They inspire pupils to see that learning is important. Pupils are aspirational for themselves and each other. All pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Published outcomes show that pupils attain well above national averages in English and mathematics. This is reflected in the high-quality work that pupils complete in school in these subjects and across the rest of the curriculum.
Pupils feel safe and confident in school. Those in Year 3 learn the school routines quickly and are supported by staff to settle in well. In the older year groups, behaviour is exceptional. Pupils listen intently to their teachers and are very focused in their lessons.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The highly effective staff team is the cornerstone to this impressive school. Adults share a mission to give the pupils the best possible education that they can. Staff keep up to date with current educational developments and research. They are empowered to try new approaches to find out what works best for the pupils. The governing body works effectively with the staff team to provide the resources that pupils need. The way in which the curriculum is taught motivates pupils to do well. For example, the purposeful use of modern technology enhances pupils' learning in the curriculum.
The school has a highly ambitious curriculum which supports all pupils to achieve exceptionally well. The school has mapped out precisely the knowledge that pupils need to develop. Teachers routinely check what pupils know and adjust the curriculum content to fill any gaps in pupils' prior knowledge. Pupils have opportunities to practise their new learning and to recap on previous learning. As a result, they can recall their learning accurately in many subject areas. Their knowledge of concepts in science and religious education (RE) is particularly impressive.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
66.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 96% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 94% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
23.4
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Roald Dahl Day 2026
24 Sep 2026
Year 4 have enjoyed a visit from Science Buddies.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
220 pupils
240 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - South Shields
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for South Shields
Across South Tyneside council
Places available
1,822
Applications
1,375
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across South Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
52
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
28.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
96
Boys
115
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,551
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,517
Per pupil
£1775k
Total funding
£230k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
15.4%
Persistent absence
228
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Biddick Hall Junior School
Questions parents ask about Biddick Hall Junior School
What are SATs results like at Biddick Hall Junior School?
Of the pupils at Biddick Hall Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Biddick Hall Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Biddick Hall Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Biddick Hall Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Biddick Hall Junior School is oversubscribed, South Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Biddick Hall Junior School?
Biddick Hall Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Biddick Hall Junior School?
Classes at Biddick Hall Junior School average 23.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Biddick Hall Junior School?
Biddick Hall Junior School has around 211 pupils on roll. 66% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Biddick Hall Junior School?
5% of sessions were missed at Biddick Hall Junior School in 2024/25. 15.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Biddick Hall Junior School?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Biddick Hall Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Biddick Hall Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Biddick Hall Junior School?
Biddick Hall Junior School is at Chesterton Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)