St Bede's Catholic Primary School
URN: 112369 • Carlisle CA2 7DS
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 112369
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Frances Winter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01228528274
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Strathclyde Avenue, Carlisle CA2 7DS
Summary
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, located in Carlisle, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrollment of 222 pupils, accommodating a maximum of 240. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where the teachings of Jesus Christ guide its ethos. The mission is to create a welcoming community that values each individual, fostering personal and academic growth while ensuring that every child feels safe and supported.
The curriculum at St Bede's covers a broad range of subjects, including phonics, reading, writing, mathematics, religious education, science, and the arts. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that encourages children to reach their full potential. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they require to thrive.
St Bede's actively promotes parental involvement and community engagement through various events and activities. The school maintains open communication with families, fostering strong relationships that contribute to a positive learning environment. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and to connect with staff to support their children's education.
The curriculum at St Bede's covers a broad range of subjects, including phonics, reading, writing, mathematics, religious education, science, and the arts. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that encourages children to reach their full potential. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they require to thrive.
St Bede's actively promotes parental involvement and community engagement through various events and activities. The school maintains open communication with families, fostering strong relationships that contribute to a positive learning environment. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and to connect with staff to support their children's education.
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- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Statements (other)
- Our School (other)
- Classes (other)
- Staff (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wreay CofE Primary School (75.6)
- High Hesket CofE School (74.8)
- Crosby-on-Eden CofE School (66.9)
- Ivegill CofE School (66.7)
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 222
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 24.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 222 | 126 | 96 | 240 | 24.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 135 | 100 | 240 | 27.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 231 | 123 | 108 | 240 | 26.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 231 | 123 | 108 | 240 | 26.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 119 | 114 | 240 | 21.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 237 | 123 | 114 | 240 | 20.90 |
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