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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Kingsway, Thompson Street East, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3ES, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.1 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
320
Capacity
289
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 5% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (58 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Black African4.7%
White Other3.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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54.54652, -1.53727 · DL1 3ES
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138523
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores 61.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bede's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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