St Bede's Catholic Academy
Academy converter primary school in Stockton-on-Tees (Stockton-on-Tees).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are thrilled to have you visit our website and discover the vibrant and inclusive community that makes our school so special. St Bedes is not just any school; we are a hugely popular, innovative, and high-achieving academy that strives to provide the very best education for our children. Families in Stockton can expect a warm welcome when they join our St Bedes community.
We understand the importance of creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. Our Catholic faith is central to everything we do, and through Catholic Social Teaching, we guide our children to become wonderful, caring, thoughtful, and compassionate individuals with a strong faith in God.
At St Bedes, we celebrate our diverse community, cherishing the unique backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings. Our adapted curriculum ensures that every child receives a tailored education, fostering their talents and helping them reach their full potential.
We are incredibly aspirational for our children, firmly believing that they can achieve greatness in all aspects of their lives. Our dedicated staff and supportive environment empower our children to dream big, work hard, and succeed.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Choir
- Coding
- Dance
- Football
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Yoga
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 140442
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Constituency
- Stockton North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Holce | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stephen Holce Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jane Woods | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jean Milburn | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Christian Gagiano | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Anthony Kirk | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kate Bennett | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Sara Norean | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Purton | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Bernadette Rizzi-Allan Confirmed same person | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record