The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 222
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 24.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Frances Winter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Strathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 515m away
Caldew Lea School
Primary · 631m away
Newlaithes Junior School
Primary · 898m away
Newlaithes Infant School
Primary · 917m away
Belle Vue Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Morton School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. 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 222 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 Carlisle, CA2 7DS, in the Cumberland 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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