The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Keeton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wortley Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWinterhill School
Secondary · 441m away
Abbey School
Special school · 655m away
Redscope Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Primary · 784m away
The Alternative Resource Centre
Pupil referral unit · 810m away
Meadow View Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Roughwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kelford School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School currently has 336 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 Rotherham, S61 1PD, in the Rotherham 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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