The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Jamie Carroll (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerton Infant School
Primary · 424m away
Merton Junior School
Primary · 444m away
Everest Community Academy
Secondary · 531m away
Marnel Junior School
Primary · 812m away
Marnel Community Infant School
Primary · 837m away
Maple Ridge School
Special school · 1.0km away
Dove House School
Special school · 1.1km away
Dove House Academy
Academy · 1.1km 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 September 2023. 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 451 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 4 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 Basingstoke, RG24 9DX, in the Hampshire 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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