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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Strathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7DS, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.1 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
222
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school demonstrates strong support from families, which can be a positive indicator of the school community. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, and its KS2 results show that 57% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. The school may benefit from further developments to enhance academic performance, as it has room for improvement based on its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.9%
White Other14.9%
Asian Indian11.3%
Black African8.6%
Asian Other5.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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54.89040, -2.95974 · CA2 7DS
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112369
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stbedes.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores 24.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bede's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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