The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 95% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr G Nott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Canon Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewbridge School
Special school · 488m away
Chadwell Heath Academy
Secondary · 792m away
Chadwell Primary School
Primary · 949m away
The Warren School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Warren Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Furze Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Warren Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Barley Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Primary School take?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is in Romford, RM6 5RR, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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