St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Address: Claypath Lane
Town/City: South Shields
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE33 4PG
Telephone Number: 01914 560108
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Carol Devine
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 231 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.1%

Location and administration

URN: 148486
DfE Number: 393/3301
UKPRN: 10088108
UPRN: 200000000897
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: South Shields (E14001492)
Electoral Ward: Beacon and Bents (E05001135)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 436522E, 566671N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 59' 38.14" N 1° 25' 49.98" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXHV9+HQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Marine Park Primary School (0.6km)
  2. Laygate Community School (0.6km)
  3. Westoe Crown Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Tyne Coast College (1.1km)
  5. Hadrian Primary School (1.2km)
  6. AutismAble CIC (1.4km)
  7. Mortimer Community College (1.4km)
  8. Mortimer Primary School (1.5km)
  9. Stanhope Primary School (1.7km)
  10. Ashley Academy (1.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Paul Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mrs Kate Bertram - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mrs Carol Devine - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Miss Katie Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 November 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Ellwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mrs Danielle Grainger-Ball - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
  • Mr Brett McIntyre - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Mr Maciej Mis - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Mr Peter Sleightholme - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Waters - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mr Gavin Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2029.