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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6EQ

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

199

Ages

3-11

FSM

15.4%

Capacity

240

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

72.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

66.0%

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About St Bede's Catholic Primary School

St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bedlington, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 199 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6EQ | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
Sept 2016 — Good (predecessor: St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School)

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 Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

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

St Bede's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 66% 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 Bedlington, Northumberland (NE22 6EQ).

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

St Bede's Catholic Primary School has around 199 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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