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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
- Primary
- South Tyneside NE33 4PG
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Right from Nursery, children begin to learn letters that match sounds. Reception-age children quickly learn and build new sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The highly ambitious curriculum prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement mentioned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ outcomes at the end of Year 6 are significantly above national levels.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff effectively support pupils who fall behind to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable. They are kind, responsible and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND study the same curriculum as their peers and achieve equally well with precise support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s support for pupils’ wider development is exemplary.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe St Bede’s as a wonderful place to be, where children not only learn subjects but learn how to be better humans as well.
Parental Involvement: The school supports pupils and their families to ensure no barriers to regular attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a vast array of sporting opportunities for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils take on the role of play leaders, organizing games for other pupils to enjoy at lunchtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from the high-quality training that leaders provide.
Impact on Student Progress: Using the school's 'three questions in three minutes' approach, teachers rigorously identify and address any gaps in pupils' learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No teaching staff challenges mentioned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers present information clearly and evoke pupils’ interest and curiosity through a range of stimulating resources.
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About Us
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 232 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | - | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 61.37% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.74% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Local authority ratio 19 : 1