SchoolScoresSt Bede's Catholic Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Green Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0DW
01642 678071 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 18 November 2025 , published 29 January 2026.
In short: 1 exceptional, 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees comparisons use the 6 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 40 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 23% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 21% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 95% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 66% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 78% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 94% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockton-on-Tees figures pool parents at the Stockton-on-Tees schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
68% — 3 points above the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockton-on-Tees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.5% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 46th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.9% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.0 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.1% | 13.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Oak Tree Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mill Lane Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehouse Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxbridge Lane Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gregory's Catholic Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tilery Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowesfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrow Gate Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Bede's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 18 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 exceptional, 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Bede's Catholic Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Bede's Catholic Academy?
85% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Bede's Catholic Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Bede's Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put St Bede's Catholic Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140442.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.