St Bede's Catholic Academy
Green Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0DWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Bede's Catholic Academy is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 13th of 40 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 18 November 2025, report published 29 January 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Exceptional
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 November 2025
St Bede's Catholic Academy offers pupils a warm welcome and a safe place to thrive within its aspirational and caring community. The school's motto, 'Hearts in Stockton, eyes on the world', reflects leaders' ambition for each pupil to take pride in their identity and heritage, while also embracing every opportunity to grow into confident global citizens. Pupils are safe because staff create an environment where pupils feel secure and supported. Pupils' behaviour across the school is extremely positive. Pupils treat one another with respect and kindness. Classrooms are calm, purposeful places, where learning can flourish. Bullying is extremely rare. When concerns do arise, leaders act promptly and effectively, ensuring that every pupil feels protected and valued. Pupils enjoy their learning and engage enthusiastically with the curriculum. Lessons are designed to inspire pupils' curiosity, build confidence and encourage resilience. Pupils progress through the curriculum very well. They are supported to set ambitious expectations for themselves and to take pride in their accomplishments. Leaders understand the barriers to achievement that different pupils may face. They work closely with their families to ensure that all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, have the resources and support that they need to access learning alongside their peers. A strong moral and spiritual foundation underpins this work, helping pupils to grow into responsible, compassionate and resilient individuals. Leaders recognise the potential of each pupil. They provide a wealth of wider development opportunities. For example, pupils experience a residential visit to London. They also visit different universities and learn about being a student of higher education. Pupils grow in confidence and gain the knowledge and skills that they need to live in modern Britain. They are well prepared for life beyond the classroom.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that staff maximise opportunities for high-quality interactions so that children in the early years develop secure communication and language skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
231 pupils on roll, with places for 189
Schools near St Bede's Catholic Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Tree Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Mill Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
| Whitehouse Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Bernadette Rizzie-Allan (Executive Head)
- Phone
- 01642678071
- Address
- Green Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0DW
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- URN
- 140442
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.