St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7HP · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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50th of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 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 — 3.4/10 against 1,963 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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, Newcastle overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 3.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Overview
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a welcoming community where staff effectively support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those speaking English as an additional language. Pupils generally behave well, feel safe, and achieve well against the school’s high expectations.
Strengths
- Staff create a positive environment where pupils feel ‘safe and happy’ and trust adults to help with problems.
- The revised curriculum sets out clear knowledge and vocabulary, enabling pupils to access ambitious learning through consistent phonics teaching and reading support.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in charity work, leadership roles, and activities that promote physical fitness and community care.
- Leaders provide effective training and support for staff, and governors fulfil their statutory duties well.
- Attendance is high, with leaders actively supporting families to ensure pupils attend school regularly.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, lesson structures do not sufficiently support pupils in applying knowledge to ‘problem solving and reasoning’.
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not developed well enough to identify ‘gaps in pupils’ long-term knowledge’ or misconceptions.
- Some SEND support plans lack precise detail, meaning resources and adaptations are not always fully implemented for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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