St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
URN: 148204 • Durham DH7 6AB
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
- URN
- 148204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sam Clarke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913710272
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Front Street, Durham DH7 6AB
Summary
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, located in Sacriston, County Durham, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 91 pupils, serving a capacity of 112. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a caring and vibrant learning environment. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission, "Shine Brightly for All with Christ as Our Guide," which emphasizes the development of students' intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual attributes.
The curriculum at St Bede's prioritises a broad and balanced education, with a strong focus on religious education and the teachings of the Gospel. The school aims to nurture self-esteem and respect among students, encouraging them to become competent and caring individuals. Traditional skills in literacy and numeracy are highly valued, alongside the broader skills outlined in the National Curriculum.
St Bede's actively engages with parents and the community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media. The school promotes a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children's learning journey.
The curriculum at St Bede's prioritises a broad and balanced education, with a strong focus on religious education and the teachings of the Gospel. The school aims to nurture self-esteem and respect among students, encouraging them to become competent and caring individuals. Traditional skills in literacy and numeracy are highly valued, alongside the broader skills outlined in the National Curriculum.
St Bede's actively engages with parents and the community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media. The school promotes a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children's learning journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 5th June Class 2 Newsletter - Summer 24 (download)
- 5th June EYFS Newsletter - Summer 24 (download)
- 5th June Year 3 & 4 Newsletter - Summer 24 (download)
- 5th June Year 5 & 6 Newsletter - Summer 24 (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 112
- Pupils
- 91
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 18.70
- Open date
- 2020-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 91 | 42 | 49 | 112 | 18.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 95 | 47 | 48 | 112 | 22.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 98 | 46 | 52 | 112 | 20.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 98 | 46 | 52 | 112 | 20.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 101 | 44 | 57 | 112 | 22.80 |
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