St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Redcar, TS11 6AE · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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15th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.7/10 nationally. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
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, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 227. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “caring and safe place for pupils to learn” where leaders support students to “fulfil their potential.” The inspection highlights a positive culture where pupils are “respectful and kind,” with behaviour and attendance having improved under new leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced and builds knowledge over time,” helping pupils prepare for the next stage of education.
- Staff manage behaviour “consistently well,” with pupils following instructions quickly and valuing school.
- Children in early years “flourish,” benefiting from a well-organised environment and structured phonics teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “subtle and timely” support, including calm-down areas.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff recognising when pupils need help and reporting concerns “quickly and accurately.”
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, teachers are “not nimble in responding to pupils’ needs,” missing opportunities to deepen understanding.
- Leaders must ensure training develops teachers’ skills to meet the demands of the new teaching framework and link subject knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders have good oversight of systems and work well with local agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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