St Bede's Catholic Primary School
78%
Capacity
176
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Redcar and Cleveland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bede's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Smith, it falls under Redcar and Cleveland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1364th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 41 in Redcar and Cleveland.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 9 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bede's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, St Bede's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Redcar Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 6AE |
| Headteacher | Lucy Smith |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 227 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1364th of 13,686
Nationally
72nd of 677
In North East
8th of 41
In Redcar and Cleveland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Redcar Road, Redcar
Redcar and Cleveland, TS11 6AE
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