The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 91
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Joanne Young (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston 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, Sacriston?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston currently has 91 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston take?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston is in Durham, DH7 6AB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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