The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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 8 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Laura Cuff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsway, Thompson Street East, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarrowgate Hill Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Beaumont Hill School
Special school · 895m away
Springfield Academy
Primary · 895m away
Haughton Academy
Secondary · 895m away
Beaumont Hill Academy
Academy · 895m away
Longfield Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Northwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Whinfield Primary School
Primary · 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 December 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 320 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 Darlington, DL1 3ES, in the Darlington 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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