St Bede Church of England Primary School

About St Bede Church of England Primary School

St Bede is a happy place to be. Children feel safe, love learning and create happy memories together. Learning goes beyond the academic and children's personal and spiritual development at the school results in them being well prepared for challenges they face.

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Key Facts

Students 420

Head/Principal Sarah Duck

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 145 responses • 34.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.7% positive 1.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.5% positive 4.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.3% positive 6.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.3% positive 5.5% negative

My child does well at this school

93.1% positive 3.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 145 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

19.0

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

77.0%

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

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Sophie G Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 5, 2022

3.0

"Some positives, but room for improvement"

We've been reasonably happy with St Bede so far, but there are a few areas where we feel the school could improve. Communication between teachers and parents could be better, and our child's class sometimes seems a bit disorganised. However, the school does have some lovely facilities, and the staff are generally friendly and supportive.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily D Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 2, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school, fantastic values"

We moved to Winchester last year and St Bede has been a game changer for our family. The school's emphasis on Christian values and community spirit really resonates with us. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are always so supportive and helpful. We can't recommend St Bede enough!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James R Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 10, 2021

5.0

"A happy school with a warm atmosphere"

Our child attended St Bede from Reception to Year 4, and we were always impressed by the school's warm and inclusive atmosphere. The staff are clearly dedicated to providing a high-quality education, and the children are well cared for. We were also grateful for the opportunities for our child to participate in extracurricular activities such as the choir and sports teams.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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