Primary school in Jarrow with ‘true spirit of community’ is praised by Ofsted

St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was recently visited by Ofsted inspectors who found it a “welcoming, kind, calm and orderly” school with a “true spirit of community”.

Ofsted lead inspector Ian Rawstorne said in his report: “The school has established a positive culture in which pupils can thrive. The school does much work to develop pupils’ character. Pupils learn how to become resilient and learn from their mistakes.

“Moreover, the school gives pupils responsibility through a variety of leadership roles. These roles include house captains, reading buddies and playground and digital leaders. Pupils enjoy contributing to the life of the school.”

St Bede’s has a “broad and ambitious” curriculum, teachers have a “secure subject knowledge” and pupils “learn to think and work like subject specialists”.

The school has also developed a comprehensive and age-appropriate personal development programme. Pupils learn about important issues such as relationships, equality and diversity, other faiths and different cultures. The school also works hard to raise pupils’ aspirations through its work on careers with visitors including a police officer, architect, poet and landscape gardener.

Headteacher Mark Hurst said: “I am thrilled with the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection. I want to thank everyone who supports St. Bede's to be a kind and caring community where children come to grow and learn.”

There are Nursery and Reception places available at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School. For more information and to arrange a visit, go to: www.stbedesjarrow.co.uk

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