Biddick Hall Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Galsworthy Road Biddick Hall County Infant School South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 9JD |
| Reference Number | 108682 |
Biddick Hall Infants’ School continues to maintain its status as a good school with an ambitious curriculum that considers the needs of its pupils. The school fosters a caring environment where students feel safe and valued, reflected in their positive behavior and engagement with learning. Notable strengths include effective phonics instruction and a vibrant reading culture that encourages literacy and appreciation for diverse texts. Additionally, the school supports pupils with special educational needs well, providing tailored resources to enhance their educational experience. While the school demonstrates several strengths, there are areas for improvement regarding the alignment of lesson activities with learning objectives. Some tasks assigned to pupils do not adequately correspond to the subject matter, impacting the quality of learning in certain areas. Ensuring that all educators focus sharply on lesson expectations and student outcomes will be crucial for the continued growth of the school's educational standards.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 226 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.79%
Girls: 52.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 63% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on pupil safety and emotional well-being
- Effective phonics program supporting early reading
- Positive reading culture and investment in diverse quality texts
- Well-supported provision for pupils with special educational needs
- Ambitious curriculum with rich experiences for pupils
- Opportunities for pupils to engage in extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some lesson activities do not align with learning objectives
- Assessment of pupil progress in certain subjects is not accurate
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Biddick Hall Junior School
Chesterton Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SP |
0.31 miles |
|
Monkton Infants' School
St Simon Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SD |
0.33 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Brockley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0TS |
0.49 miles |
|
Monkton Academy
Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9RD |
0.53 miles |
|
Lord Blyton Primary School
Blyton Avenue, Simonside, Lord Blyton School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9BN |
0.69 miles |
|
Forest View Primary
Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8RZ |
0.75 miles |
|
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Nash Avenue, Whiteleas, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8NS |
0.83 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ayr Drive, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4AW |
0.9 miles |
|
Simonside Primary School
Glasgow Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4AU |
0.92 miles |
|
Boldon Nursery School
Reginald Street, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DG |
0.98 miles |
|
West Boldon Primary School
Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon, Boldon, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0HX |
1 miles |
|
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH |
1 miles |
|
Hedworth Lane Primary School
Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9JB |
1.11 miles |
|
Helen Gibson Nursery School
North Lane, East Boldon, NE36 0DL |
1.2 miles |
|
East Boldon Junior School
North Lane, North Road, Tyne & Wear, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0DL |
1.26 miles |
|
Hedworthfield Primary School
Linkway, Hedworth Estate, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4QF |
1.26 miles |
|
Stanhope Primary School
Gresford Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4SZ |
1.27 miles |
|
Ashley Academy
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
1.33 miles |
|
East Boldon Infants' School
Front Street, East Boldon, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0SW |
1.35 miles |
|
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Park Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB |
1.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Boldon School
New Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9DZ |
0.75 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's RC College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
1.23 miles |
|
Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT |
1.27 miles |
|
Park View School
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
1.35 miles |
|
Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
1.63 miles |
|
Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
1.77 miles |
|
Harton Academy
Lisle Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DL |
1.91 miles |
|
Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
2.07 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
2.32 miles |
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Red House Academy
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN |
2.47 miles |
|
Bamburgh School
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
2.49 miles |
|
Trinity Academy New Bridge
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF |
2.54 miles |
|
Keelman's Way School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1QY |
2.57 miles |
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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU |
2.58 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
2.94 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
2.96 miles |
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Monkwearmouth Academy
Torver Crescent, Seaburn Dene, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8LG |
2.99 miles |
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Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
3.24 miles |
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Whitburn Church of England Academy
Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF |
3.37 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
3.66 miles |