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Bedale Church of England Primary School
Firby Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AT, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.2 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
308
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school excels with 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score of 73.2, indicating it performs better than 73% of other schools. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 14%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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54.28501, -1.59239 · DL8 2AT
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121479
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedale Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bedale Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2018.
Is Bedale Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bedale Church of England Primary School scores 73.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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