St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 108852 • Washington NE37 2NP

Overview

Name
St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
108852
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dominic Curran (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Hampshire Place, Washington NE37 2NP

Summary

St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Washington, Sunderland, serves a mixed-gender population of 225 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. As a member of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school emphasizes a faith-based approach to education, fostering an environment of respect, compassion, and community. The school's mission is to educate children holistically—mind, body, and spirit—while instilling a strong sense of community and Christian values.

The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on developing key skills such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving. The school encourages parental involvement and regularly communicates updates through newsletters and social media, ensuring families are engaged in their children’s educational journey.

St Bede's also offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, to support children's social and emotional development. The school is committed to working in partnership with parents and the local community to help every child reach their full potential.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
225
Boys
110
Girls
115
FSM %
10.50
Open date
Close date
2019-06-30
Last Ofsted
2018-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 225 110 115 210 10.50
2024-09-11 225 110 115 210 10.50
2023-09-11 225 110 115 210 10.50
2022-09-11 225 110 115 210 10.50
2021-09-11 225 110 115 210 10.50
2020-09-11 225 110 115 210 10.50

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