St Bede's Catholic Academy
About St Bede's Catholic Academy
St Bede’s Catholic Academy in Stockton-on-Tees was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a clear improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. The school has held onto that Good rating through a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021, which confirmed it remains Good. The most telling exam metric for this primary school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — 70% of its Year 6 cohort hit that benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits above the Stockton-on-Tees local authority average of 66%, placing St Bede’s 23rd out of 55 primary schools in the area, comfortably in the top half. Given that over half of its pupils (54.9%) are eligible for free school meals, this is a solid academic outcome that suggests the school is doing well by its intake.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (11 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:10
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: stbedesstockton.bhcet.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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