The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Leigh-anne Young (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Whickham View, Denton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7HS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle take?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7HS, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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