St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

St Bede's is a happy, friendly and hardworking school community where we strive to live out our mission statement: Jesus is at the heart of life at St. Bede's School.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Mark Hurst

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 20 responses • 11.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95% positive 5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95% positive 5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

85% positive 10% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

95% positive 5% negative

My child does well at this school

95% positive 5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 20 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

8.1

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

63.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

E

Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Delighted with St Bede's"

We've had the pleasure of sending our child to St Bede's for the past 6 years and I'm so grateful for the nurturing environment and values-driven education. The school's commitment to British Values and its Christian ethos really resonates with us. Facilities are excellent, especially the new playground!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ryan M. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2022

5.0

"An Outstanding School"

St Bede's has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff are warm, welcoming and super supportive. We love the emphasis on PSHE and the way the school encourages kindness and compassion. My little one is thriving!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Claudia T. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 10, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We had a good experience at St Bede's, but it wasn't without its challenges. The school's curriculum is broad and engaging, but sometimes communication with teachers could be better. We appreciated the inclusive atmosphere, though.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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