Biddick Hall Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Biddick Hall Junior School
Address: Chesterton Road
Town/City: South Shields
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE34 9SP
Telephone Number: 01915 362186
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs M Collinson
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 211 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 66.4%

Location and administration

URN: 108678
DfE Number: 393/2028
UKPRN: 10079873
UPRN: 200000000872
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: South Shields (E14001492)
Electoral Ward: Biddick and All Saints (E05001137)

Easting & Northing: 435644E, 563547N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 57.31" N 1° 26' 40.77" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXH84+94

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Rebecca Chapman-Davison - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mrs Michelle Collinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2042.
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