St Bede's Catholic Academy, Stockton-on-Tees
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Bede's excels at creating a warm, safe and inclusive environment where every child, regardless of background or challenges, can thrive and achieve. The school consistently achieves above-average attendance and attainment, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, through high-quality teaching, a well-adapted curriculum and strong behaviour support. Pupils benefit from rich enrichment opportunities and ambitious leaders who help them understand their potential and build confidence in their future.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance rates sustained over time, despite over 90% of pupils having vulnerabilities
- Impressive pupil behaviour with a highly inclusive culture that helps all pupils make positive choices
- High achievement with sustained upward trends in reading, writing and mathematics, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Exceptional inclusion practices with carefully targeted support and resources for every learner
- Strong leadership that drives improvement effectively and supports staff professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Early years interactions could better help children to practise and extend their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to local and national events, sporting competitions, musical instrument lessons, partnerships with universities
St Bede's Catholic Academy is an exceptional school in a deprived area that has overcome significant challenges to ensure pupils attend regularly and achieve highly. Leaders demonstrate unwavering commitment to supporting every pupil, with inclusion shining as a significant strength.
At a Glance
54.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 88%. Maths has improved from 83% to 92%. Writing has improved from 77% to 88%.
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
122%
Over capacity
231 pupils
189 capacity
42 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stockton-on-Tees
Admissions Demand - Stockton-on-Tees
Places available
2,618
Applications
1,871
Got 1st preference
97.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Stockton-on-Tees (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.13398%
Overall absence
6.66667%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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