St Bede's Catholic Primary School
#156 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1028 of 15,697 nationally
About St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a local authority primary located in Romford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 426 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 156th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (71th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 426; capacity filled 90.3%.
There are 51 schools in Romford; St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks 3rd of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)95%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)13%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Bede's Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 426
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 95%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Grove Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
666 students · 415 m away
Atam Academy
Romford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,083 students · 733 m away
Chadwell Heath Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students · 792 m away
Chadwell Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
675 students · 949 m away
The Warren School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,392 students · 1.1 km away
Furze Infant School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
452 students · 1.2 km away
Warren Junior School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
546 students · 1.2 km away
Barley Lane Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
840 students · 1.2 km away
Rose Lane Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
582 students · 1.2 km away
Farnham Green Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Brindishe Manor School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
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426 students
Downsell Primary School
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426 students
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
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425 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 88.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #156 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks #156 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1028 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School had 426 students in 2025.
Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Bede's Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.