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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Kingsway, Thompson Street East, Darlington, DL1 3ES

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

320

Ages

3-11

FSM

13.9%

Capacity

289

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

86.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

64.0%

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About St Bede's Catholic Primary School

St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 320 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Kingsway, Darlington, DL1 3ES | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Bede's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Good
Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Bede's Catholic Primary School

What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Bede's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 64% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School located?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL1 3ES).

How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School has around 320 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Bede's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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