Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School

About Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School

A family school with Gospel values at its centre, providing a caring environment for children to grow and develop.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Helen Biles-Wood & Louise Tavener

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 26 responses • 22.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.4% positive 7.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

84.6% positive 15.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

61.6% positive 30.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

57.7% positive 30.8% negative

My child does well at this school

88.5% positive 7.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 26 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

5.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

36.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School with Amazing Staff"

I am thoroughly impressed with the education and care my child has received at Saint Edmund's. The school's values of compassion and respect are evident in everything they do, and the facilities are fantastic, especially the Forest school area. The teachers are supportive and encouraging, and I feel confident that my child is in good hands.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Oliver B. Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Good Experience, Some Room for Improvement"

We've had a generally positive experience at Saint Edmund's, but I wish they would offer more extracurricular activities for older children. The school does a great job of nurturing the Gospel values, and the staff are friendly and approachable. My child is happy and learning well, so we're staying for now.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Benjamin T. Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 25, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School with Exceptional Staff"

We've been blown away by the standard of education and care at Saint Edmund's. The teachers are all so kind and patient, and my child is thriving in a loving and supportive environment. The school's emphasis on Gospel values is inspiring, and the facilities are top-notch.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen F. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Education and Values"

As a former parent, I can attest to the excellent education and Catholic ethos that Saint Edmund's provides. My child thrived at the school and developed a strong sense of faith and compassion. The facilities are great, especially the outdoor learning areas, and the teachers are dedicated and supportive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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