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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Carlisle CA2 7DS
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The core skills of reading, mathematics, and computing are woven through the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes good spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development and prepares students for life in modern Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough opportunities for pupils to apply their writing skills in subjects other than English.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics; top 20% of schools in progress by end of Key Stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide crucial support for learning and help pupils who have special educational needs or are in danger of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good across the school; they are eager to learn, polite, welcoming, and keen to take on responsibilities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are well supported by teaching assistants and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and well looked after. The school has robust safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All parents agree that the school keeps children safe and staff provide excellent care and protection.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents value the school highly and are very supportive of its work.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers after-school clubs like the Muddy Boots rambling club, promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know their pupils well; teaching assistants provide crucial support for learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers mark pupils' work regularly and conscientiously and generally provide challenging work well-matched to pupils鈥� needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' feedback helps pupils to improve their work, although the impact is sometimes variable.
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 235 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We'd like to extend a warm welcome to the parents of the kids who have accepted or are thinking about taking spots at this wonderful school. You are, in my opinion, making a wise decision. As chair of the board of governors, I'm honoured to run a school with such great enrollment. Children who attend this school are warmly welcomed into a joyful, safe, and Christian environment where they can feel protected and where they are inspired to be creative, to live a healthy lifestyle, to accomplish, and to contribute positively. As a Catholic school, it is essential to our goal to actively encourage both individual and group worship of God across the institution. It is an honour for me and my fellow Governors to be a part of this outstanding school, which is run by a committed and caring leadership team. We firmly think that the students who attend this school leave with fond memories and the tools necessary to confidently face the future.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.49% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 6 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 7.45% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 28 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 17 | 8.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.75% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
