--- description: "Welcome to St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Darlington. We are committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning achieved through a combination of challenge, support, encouragement and praise to ensure that all of our children fulfil their true potential. Each and every child is valued, nurtured, loved and are at the centre of everything we do." url: "https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/" school: "St Bede’s Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Darlington [Click Here](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01325 466411 **Email:** admin@stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk ### Everyone is welcome at our school If you are interested in joining our school family, applications are now open for Reception places for September 2027 entry. Please contact us for more information. [Apply for a place at our school](https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/) ### Everyone is welcome at our school If you are interested in joining our school family, applications are now open for Reception places for September 2027 entry. Please contact us for more information. [Apply at our school today](https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/) ### Everyone is welcome at our school If you are interested in joining our school family, applications are now open for Reception places for September 2027 entry. Please contact us for more information. [Apply at our school today](https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/) ## Welcome to St Bede's Catholic Primary School and Nursery **Welcome to St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Darlington**, a warm, inclusive and high‑quality learning community offering exceptional education from **nursery (age 3)** through to Year 6. We provide a nurturing start, a strong academic foundation and a caring environment where every child feels supported, valued and ready to thrive. ## Latest News ![Pupils having an amazing time at St Bede's Autumn Disco 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/859717691_1158967633371187_7324539875944796901_n.jpeg) 24 October 2026 ### [Autumn Disco 2026 at St Bede’s](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-24-autumn-disco-2026-at-st-bede-s) Our children had an absolutely brilliant time at this year’s Autumn Disco, enjoying an evening packed with fantastic dancing, amazing costumes, laughter and plenty of spooky fun! The event brought our school community together for a memorable celebration, with children embracing the occasion and creating lots of wonderful memories with their friends. ![St Bede's pupils at the Captain Cook Museum](https://files.schudio.com/st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/862764592_1168967992458644_1655803938137274701_n.jpeg) 23 October 2026 ### [KS1 Bring History to Life at the Captain Cook Museum](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-23-ks1-bring-history-to-life-at-the-captain-cook-museum) Recently, our KS1 children enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to the Captain Cook Museum in Marton, where they had the opportunity to bring their History learning to life. ![Young pupils say thank you to Thornton Log Company for their donations of logs](https://files.schudio.com/st-bede-s-catholic-primary-school-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/857845483_1477262497552503_4624503582826013729_n.jpeg) 19 October 2026 ### [A Huge Thank You to Thornton Log Company](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-19-a-huge-thank-you-to-thornton-log-company) We would like to extend a huge thank you to David and Liam from Thornton Log Company for their incredibly generous donation of logs for our new Forest School area. These wonderful logs will play an important role in creating an engaging and exciting outdoor learning environment for our children, providing endless opportunities for exploration, imaginative play, problem-solving and learning in nature. Forest School experiences encourage curiosity, creativity and resilience, helping children develop valuable skills while enjoying the outdoors. 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With skilled early years practitioners, engaging activities and a focus on early communication and social development, our nursery gives children the perfect start to their learning journey. [**Find out more**](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ![](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/DSC_5739.JPG) ## Inspiring Early Years Provision Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) area is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Through purposeful play and high‑quality teaching, children build confidence and develop the essential skills needed for success throughout their primary years. [**Find out more**](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum/subjects) ![](https://stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/DSC_5802.JPG) ## Preparing Children for a Successful Future At St Bede’s, we encourage every child to reach their full potential in an environment that celebrates effort, progress and success. With a strong focus on wellbeing, high expectations and personalised support, we ensure pupils are well prepared for a confident transition to secondary education and beyond. 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