St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Keepers Lane Weaverham Northwich Cheshire CW8 3BY |
| Phone | 01606852149 |
| Reference Number | 111341 |
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School has been rated as 'Good' overall during its first routine inspection in over 15 years. The school demonstrates a positive and nurturing environment where pupils are eager to learn and express fondness for their peers and teachers. High expectations for pupil achievement have mostly been met, and the strong emphasis on personal development and community involvement stands out. The school has effectively identified and supported pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they can thrive academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44%
Girls: 56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 4 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 5 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 6 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Chinese | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a warm and caring school environment.
- High expectations for pupil achievement are mostly realized.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and preparing pupils for citizenship.
Areas for Improvement
- The early years curriculum is not delivered thoroughly in some areas, limiting children's learning.
- Some subjects lack clarity in the order of content delivery, hindering knowledge building.
- Teachers' checks on pupils’ learning are less effective in a few subjects, leading to gaps in knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Weaverham Primary Academy
Northwich Road, Northwich, CW8 3BD |
0.39 miles |
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Weaverham Forest Primary School
Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3EY |
0.87 miles |
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Hartford Primary School
Riddings Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NA |
1.17 miles |
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Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU |
1.33 miles |
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Firdale Road, Firdale Park, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4AZ |
1.35 miles |
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Rosebank School
Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QP |
1.45 miles |
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Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QL |
1.55 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW |
1.56 miles |
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Darwin Street, Castle, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BN |
1.66 miles |
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Sandiway Primary School
Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2ND |
1.75 miles |
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Little Leigh Primary School
Shutley Lane, Little Leigh, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4RN |
1.79 miles |
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Kingsmead Primary School
Dukes Way, Kingsmead, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8WA |
1.86 miles |
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Adventure Wellbeing School
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2.32 miles |
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Cuddington Primary School
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2.35 miles |
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
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2.37 miles |
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Whitegate CofE Primary School
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2.51 miles |
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Davenham CofE Primary School
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2.53 miles |
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Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5RE |
2.62 miles |
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Leftwich Community Primary School
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2.63 miles |
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Moulton School
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2.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Russett School
Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3BW |
0.29 miles |
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Weaverham High School
Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3HT |
0.8 miles |
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The Grange School
Bradburns Lane, Northwich, CW8 1LU |
0.92 miles |
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Hartford Church of England High School
Hartford Campus Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LH |
1.12 miles |
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Cloughwood Academy
Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU |
1.48 miles |
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St Nicholas Catholic High School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW |
1.56 miles |
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Greenbank School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LD |
1.59 miles |
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Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF |
2.01 miles |
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The County High School, Leftwich
Granville Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8EZ |
2.5 miles |
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OneSchool Global Northwich
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3.29 miles |
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The Rudheath Senior Academy
Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT |
3.29 miles |
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Cransley School
Belmont Hall, Northwich, CW9 6HN |
3.63 miles |
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The Winsford Academy
Grange Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2BT |
4.31 miles |
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Oaklands School
Montgomery Way, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1NU |
4.97 miles |