St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham, Northwich
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Northwich. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 24 schools in Northwich with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cheshire West and Chester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham in detail
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham in its own words
In its own words: "Come and discover St Bede's Catholic Primary School Choosing a school is an important decision, and we would be delighted to welcome you and your child to St Bede's. Come and see our school in action, meet our Headteacher (Ms Conlon) and Early Years team, visit our Reception classroom and find out more about life at St Bede's."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cheshire West and Chester
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 74% in Cheshire West and Chester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham are Weaverham Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 57% reading, 52% maths); Weaverham Forest Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 62% reading, 38% maths); Hartford Primary School (1.2 miles, 89% reading, 87% maths); and Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery (1.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 82% maths).
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Weaverham Primary AcademyWeaverham Forest Primary SchoolHartford Primary SchoolHartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Who goes there
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 3 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hartford Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (near), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 31 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham are Weaverham High School (0.8 miles), Hartford Church of England High School (1.1 miles) and St Nicholas Catholic High School (1.6 miles).
Weaverham High SchoolHartford Church of England High SchoolSt Nicholas Catholic High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
17.3
Infant (KS1)
24.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham.
- Sunrise Sunset ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cheshire West and Chester's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is in Cheshire West and Chester; for families living there:
Apply to Cheshire West and Chester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
170 pupils
210 places
40 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northwich
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,260
Applications
3,274
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
151
Total Pupils
64
Boys
87
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
13.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,923
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,191
Per pupil
£1005k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
7.4%
Persistent absence
163
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Questions parents ask about St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
What are SATs results like at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
Of the pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
No fixed boundary. When St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is oversubscribed, Cheshire West and Chester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
Classes at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham average 20.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham has around 151 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
3.5% of sessions were missed at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham in 2024/25. 7.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Sunrise Sunset Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham is at Keepers Lane, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)