St Bede's Catholic Infant School

URN: 111372 • Widnes WA8 6EL

Overview

Name
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
URN
111372
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
72.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jacqueline Coughlan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01514243112
Website
Visit
Address
Leigh Avenue, Widnes WA8 6EL

Summary

St Bede's Catholic Infant School, located in Widnes, Halton, is a voluntary aided primary school with a strong Catholic ethos. The school is committed to nurturing a loving and supportive environment where children can develop intellectually, spiritually, morally, socially, and emotionally. The mission of the school community is to foster trust and mutual respect among students and staff, encouraging each child to reach their full potential.

With a current enrolment of 226 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 225, St Bede's emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the educational journey. The school promotes a curriculum that integrates Gospel values and British values, ensuring that children appreciate diversity and become well-rounded citizens.

The school is governed by a dedicated body under the Archdiocese of Liverpool, with admissions managed by the local authority. For the upcoming school year, the admissions number is set at 75, reflecting the school’s commitment to maintaining quality education and community engagement. Parents are encouraged to participate actively in school life through various initiatives and communication channels.

Key details

LA
Halton
Age range
5 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
225
Pupils
226
Boys
114
Girls
112
FSM %
22.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 226 114 112 225 22.10
2024-09-11 227 116 111 225 24.70
2023-09-11 230 112 118 225 25.20
2022-09-11 230 112 118 225 25.20
2021-09-11 231 103 128 225 20.80
2020-09-11 240 121 119 225 22.10

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