The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Ms Faith Housley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Appleton Village, St Bede's Junior School, WIDNES, Cheshire, WA8 6EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bede's Catholic Infant School
Primary · Very close
Wade Deacon High School
Secondary · 518m away
Kingsway Primary Academy School
Primary · 538m away
Simms Cross Primary School
Primary · 538m away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 589m away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Secondary · 653m away
Birchfield Nursery School
Nursery · 773m away
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 963m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Junior School?
St Bede's Catholic Junior School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Junior School take?
St Bede's Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Junior School?
St Bede's Catholic Junior School is in WIDNES, WA8 6EL, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Catholic Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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