St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Basingstoke, RG24 9DX · Hampshire · primary school
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28th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.0/10 against 2,448 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 21.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 452. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "nurturing, inclusive" community where pupils "flourish." The inspection confirms that staff maintain high expectations, resulting in "exemplary" behaviour and strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as "caring, loving and encouraging," fostering a harmonious environment where everyone is treated with respect.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with reading at its heart; phonics teaching is effective, and staff quickly address gaps in knowledge.
- Personal development is a "notable strength," with pupils acting as responsible citizens through charity fundraising and environmental projects.
- Staff have "strong subject knowledge" and provide regular training, ensuring high morale and effective teaching across the school.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," contributing to a calm atmosphere with "rarely any disruption to learning."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum requires further strengthening as the essential knowledge and its sequence are not yet identified precisely enough.
- Leaders should refine these subjects so that pupils’ knowledge builds "cumulatively over time" as systematically as in the strongest areas.
- Some staff would benefit from additional training to ensure a "fully consistent approach" to the teaching of phonics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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