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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Wortley Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1PD, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.3 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
336
Capacity
280
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 (68 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
Black African9.2%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.43838, -1.39692 · S61 1PD
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139876
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 15 October 2024.
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores 82.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bede's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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