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St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA, Worcestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
647
Capacity
640
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 63% of students reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able pupils. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 9-13 in Worcestershire.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2017Older 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.5%
White Other17.3%
Asian Pakistani12.2%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Black African1.2%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.30222, -1.92700 · B98 7HA
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141064
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bede's Catholic Middle School rated by Ofsted?
St Bede's Catholic Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2017.
Is St Bede's Catholic Middle School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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