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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Rotherham, S61 1PDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#3,432
of 13,686 nationally

About St Bede's Catholic Primary School

St Bede's Catholic Primary School sits comfortably above the Rotherham local authority average for primary schools when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 60%, while St Bede's achieves 72% — a clear 12 percentage points higher. That places the school 20th out of 84 primary schools in Rotherham, putting it in the top quarter locally. It also ranks in the top 25% nationally, which is a strong showing for a state primary. The school's overall Ofsted rating is Good, awarded after its most recent graded inspection in October 2024. Notably, inspectors rated behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding, the highest possible grade, while leadership and management, quality of education, early years provision and personal development were all judged Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterCatholic
AddressWortley Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S61 1PD
HeadteacherHelen Eastwood
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils336
Free School Meals (FSM)16.0%
School Capacity336 / 280 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
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, 28 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubBook ClubScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Bede's Catholic Primary School

St Bede's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.