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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Rickleton Primary School (69.5)
- John F Kennedy Primary School (66.7)
- John F Kennedy Primary School (65.4)
- Biddick Primary School (64.9)
- George Washington Primary School (64.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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