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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Cumberland, CA2 7DSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#12,527
of 13,686 nationally

About St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Parents who have responded to Ofsted’s Parent View survey are overwhelmingly positive about St Bede’s Catholic Primary School. Every single respondent – 100 per cent – said they would recommend the school to other parents, based on responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025. That enthusiasm is backed up by strong feelings on specific areas: 82 per cent strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Behaviour is another clear strength, with 94 per cent either agreeing or strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also popular locally. For the 2025/26 academic year, St Bede’s received 41 applications for its 26 Reception places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.58 applicants per place. Twenty-five of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 25 were offered a place. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character and serves children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressStrathclyde Avenue, St Bede's RC Primary School, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA2 7DS
HeadteacherFrances Winter
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils222
Free School Meals (FSM)24.9%
School Capacity222 / 240 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolDining HallLibraryArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketDanceGymnasticsCross CountryTennisRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: stbedes.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Bede's Catholic Primary School

St Bede's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.