St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington

About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington

St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Washington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it’s currently running above its official capacity. With 222 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is clearly popular among local families. That demand is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 38 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.9. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the overall numbers show that nearly half of families who applied missed out. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.3%, which is notably lower than the national average for state primary schools — typically around 23-24% — suggesting the school draws from a relatively less disadvantaged catchment. The school also offers nursery provision, which may be a factor in its appeal for families looking for continuity from early years through to Key Stage 2.

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