What did Ofsted judge St Bede's Catholic Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St Bede's Catholic Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School has 426 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Bede's Catholic Primary School take?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School located?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School is located in Romford, RM6 5RR, Redbridge.

How do I apply to St Bede's Catholic Primary School?

St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Bede's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Bede's Catholic Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Bede's Catholic Primary School for 2023-24 (Reception) was 0.816 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St Bede's Catholic Primary School?

When St Bede's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and legally adopted children — Looked after and legally adopted children, including previously looked after children (Schools Admissions Code para 1.7); 2. Baptised Catholic children in St Bede parish — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Bede who are from a practising Catholic family; 3. Baptised Catholic children in neighbouring parish — Baptised Catholic children living in a neighbouring parish other than St Bede's at the time the application is made who are from a practising Catholic family, and 4 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of there being a tie in the admissions criteria, there will be a lottery tie break undertaken by the local authority using the random allocation facility within its admissions systems.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Bede's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.5% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.816miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Bede's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and legally adopted children — Looked after and legally adopted children, including previously looked after children (Schools Admissions Code para 1.7).
2Baptised Catholic children in St Bede parish — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Bede who are from a practising Catholic family
3Baptised Catholic children in neighbouring parish — Baptised Catholic children living in a neighbouring parish other than St Bede's at the time the application is made who are from a practising Catholic family.
4Baptised Catholic children with non-practising parent — Baptised Catholic children who have a Catholic parent/carer who does not attend Mass regularly but desires a Catholic education for their child
5Other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations, at least one of whose parents practise their faith and whose application is supported by the appropriate minister of religion.
6Non-Christian faiths — Children of non-Christian faiths, at least one of whose parents practise their faith and whose application is supported by the appropriate faith leader of religion.
7Any other applicant — Any other applicant who does not fulfil any of the above criteria.

If two applications tie: In the event of there being a tie in the admissions criteria, there will be a lottery tie break undertaken by the local authority using the random allocation facility within its admissions systems.

Within each criterion, oversubscription is resolved by: (1) sibling at school (reception to year 6) at time of likely admission; (2) distance to school measured by shortest walking distance from child's home to main entrance. Multiple births accommodation: school will accommodate all multiple births if one is admitted as permitted exception to infant class size legislation.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Bede's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Bede's Catholic Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Bede's Catholic Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School has 426 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Primary School take?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School located?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School is located in Romford, RM6 5RR, Redbridge.
How do I apply to St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Bede's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Bede's Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Bede's Catholic Primary School for 2023-24 (Reception) was 0.816 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: When St Bede's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and legally adopted children — Looked after and legally adopted children, including previously looked after children (Schools Admissions Code para 1.7); 2. Baptised Catholic children in St Bede parish — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Bede who are from a practising Catholic family; 3. Baptised Catholic children in neighbouring parish — Baptised Catholic children living in a neighbouring parish other than St Bede's at the time the application is made who are from a practising Catholic family, and 4 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of there being a tie in the admissions criteria, there will be a lottery tie break undertaken by the local authority using the random allocation facility within its admissions systems.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.5% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.816miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Bede's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and legally adopted children — Looked after and legally adopted children, including previously looked after children (Schools Admissions Code para 1.7).
2Baptised Catholic children in St Bede parish — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Bede who are from a practising Catholic family
3Baptised Catholic children in neighbouring parish — Baptised Catholic children living in a neighbouring parish other than St Bede's at the time the application is made who are from a practising Catholic family.
4Baptised Catholic children with non-practising parent — Baptised Catholic children who have a Catholic parent/carer who does not attend Mass regularly but desires a Catholic education for their child
5Other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations, at least one of whose parents practise their faith and whose application is supported by the appropriate minister of religion.
6Non-Christian faiths — Children of non-Christian faiths, at least one of whose parents practise their faith and whose application is supported by the appropriate faith leader of religion.
7Any other applicant — Any other applicant who does not fulfil any of the above criteria.

St Bede's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Bede's Catholic Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Bede's Catholic Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School has 426 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Bede's Catholic Primary School take?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Bede's Catholic Primary School located?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School is located in Romford, RM6 5RR, Redbridge.
How do I apply to St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Bede's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Bede's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Bede's Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Bede's Catholic Primary School for 2023-24 (Reception) was 0.816 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: When St Bede's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and legally adopted children — Looked after and legally adopted children, including previously looked after children (Schools Admissions Code para 1.7); 2. Baptised Catholic children in St Bede parish — Baptised Catholic children living in the parish of St Bede who are from a practising Catholic family; 3. Baptised Catholic children in neighbouring parish — Baptised Catholic children living in a neighbouring parish other than St Bede's at the time the application is made who are from a practising Catholic family, and 4 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of there being a tie in the admissions criteria, there will be a lottery tie break undertaken by the local authority using the random allocation facility within its admissions systems.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Bede's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.5% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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