Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 27th of 411 primary schools in Hampshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Bede's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 85% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Bede's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Bede's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9DX

Local ranking27th of 411 primary schools in Hampshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

452

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 85.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 21.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 96.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 68

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 451
Boys: 235 (52%)
Girls: 216 (48%)
Capacity: 452 (100% full)
SEND: 8.2%
FSM Eligible: 5.3%
EAL: 54.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 4.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Budget per Pupil: £5,869/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 28.4%
Black African: 20.7%
White Other: 18.9%
Asian Indian: 12.2%
Asian Other: 6.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.4%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%

28.4%

White British

20.7%

Black African

18.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01256533079

adminoffice@st-bedes.hants.sch.uk

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Popley Way

Basingstoke, South East

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Administrative

URN: 116380
UKPRN: 10076858
Establishment No.: 3415

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