St. Bede’s works in close partnership with 10 Catholic feeder primaries as part of the Association of Roman Catholic Heads in East Durham (ARCHED group), yet we welcome students from over 20 primary schools.
As part of our highly praised transition programme the number of families looking to join our community is rising year on year.
Ofsted confirmed the exceptional transition arrangements we make for new students and they rated us ‘outstanding’ in many areas including pupil safety and communication with parents / home.
We have an ongoing programme which starts in September of the new academic year starting with assemblies and pupil presentations in local primary schools. Throughout the year we have staff meetings and pupil projects / activities which give students many opportunities to become familiar with the school.
We have a series of visits for year 5 and year 6 students every year and a series of workshops in June for parents and students. Parents are regularly informed and invited to events in order for them to be a part of our community well before they officially start in September.
We also have face to face meetings where specialist staff (including SENCO’s and TA’s) talk about students in order to best meet their needs and interests. It is imperative that all students and their families are prepared and happy in order for them to reach their full potential – at St. Bede’s no stone is left unturned to achieve that.
If you want further information about our primary links, admissions arrangements or you would like a tour of our magnificent new £16 million school, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our Lady of Lourdes School RCVA Primary School
Head Teacher: MRS. L. Ashton
Fleming Field,
Shotton Colliery,
County Durham, DH6 2JQ.
Tel: (0191) 526 1531
Email: ourladyoflourdes@durhamlearning.net
Website: http://www.ourladyoflourdes.durham.sch.uk/
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
Head Teacher: MR. D. Swift
Westway, Peterlee,
County Durham,
SR8 1DE
Tel: (0191) 586 2264
Email: olotr@durhamlearning.net
Website: http://www.ourladyrosary.durham.sch.uk/
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Head Teacher: Miss. J. Jones
Thorpe Road,
Horden,
Peterlee,
County Durham, SR8 4AB
Tel: (0191) 5863895
Website: http://www.olsots.durham.sch.uk/
St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School
Head Teacher: MRS. N. Noble
Mill Road,
Seaham,
County Durham, SR7 0HW
Tel: (0191) 5813090
Email: seahamstcuthberts@durhamlearning.net
Website: http://www.stcuthbertsprimary.com
St Godric’s R.C. Primary School
Head Teacher: MRS. J. Hill
Thornley,
Thornley Road,
Wheatley Hill,
County Durham, DH6 3NR
Tel: (01429) 820333
Email: thornleystgodric@durhamlearning.net
Website: http://www.st-godrics.durham.sch.uk
St Joseph‘s Catholic Primary School
Head Teacher: Miss. J. Jones
Church Lane,
Murton,
Seaham,
County Durham, SR7 9RD
Tel: (0191) 526 1795
Email: murton.stjoseph.rc@durhamlearning.net
Website: http://www.murton-st-josephs.durham.sch.uk/
St Joseph‘s RC Primary School
Head Teacher: MRS. L. Ashton
Blackhall,
Coast Road,
Blackhall Colliery,
Hartlepool,
TS27 4HE
Tel: (0191) 586 4308
Email: blackhall.stjosephs.rc@durhamlea.org.uk
Website: http://www.st-josephsrc-pri.durham.sch.uk/
St Mary’s RCVA School
Head Teacher: MRS. J. Hill
Wingate,
County Durham,
TS28 5AN
Tel: (01429) 838294
Email: wingatestmary@durhamlearning.net
Website: http://www.st-marys-pri.durham.sch.uk/
St Mary Magdalen RC Primary School
Head Teacher: MR. L. Duncan
Denehouse Road,
Seaham,
County Durham,
SR7 7BJ
Tel: (0191) 5813055
Website: http://www.st-marymagdalens.durham.sch.uk/
St William’s RC Primary School
Head Teacher: MR. M. Tiplady
Elwick View,
Trimdon Village,
County Durham,
TS29 6HY
Tel: (01429) 880348
Website: http://www.trimdon-st-williams.durham.sch.uk/