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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EQ, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
199
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a focus on foundational skills, the school achieves 66% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as requiring improvement, indicating areas that need attention. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 3% of schools, which may raise concerns for parents considering long-term educational outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 British86.9%
Asian Indian4.5%
Gypsy/Roma3.0%
Black African1.5%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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55.13165, -1.60391 · NE22 6EQ
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN148283
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 "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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