The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 308
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Turnbull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Firby Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bedale Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bedale Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bedale Church of England Primary School?
Bedale Church of England Primary School currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedale Church of England Primary School take?
Bedale Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bedale Church of England Primary School?
Bedale Church of England Primary School is in Bedale, DL8 2AT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedale Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bedale Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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