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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Sunderland NE37 2NP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritizes learning to read with a clear programme for teaching phonics, starting in the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The well-thought-out curriculum reflects high expectations and is ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: The reading curriculum beyond phonics is less developed; the school needs to foster a love of reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help with their reading get it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well at all times, show respect for each other, and are kind and supportive.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In some curricular areas, the legacy of the previous curriculum negatively impacts current achievement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access the same curriculum wherever possible, supported by adaptations and resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand about equality and know how to keep themselves safe. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's nurture programme ensures well-being and that everyone feels welcomed and treated equally.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� views are collected via Ofsted Parent View and considered in decisions on inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to various clubs such as creative writing, karate, and Lego.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have high expectations of behaviour and model this well.
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About Us
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 217 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.1 | 18.6 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 102 |
| 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 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 | 70% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.03% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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.
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.
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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 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1