St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
83%
Capacity
175
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 175 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Conlon, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6536th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 13 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Keepers Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 3BY |
| Headteacher | Louise Conlon |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 175 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 175 / 210 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6536th of 13,686
Nationally
932nd of 2,065
In North West
51st of 110
In Cheshire West and Chester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
63%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Keepers Lane, Northwich
Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 3BY
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