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St Bede's School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Adam Powell

location_onRedhill, RH1 2LQ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,922

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Attainment 8

57.9

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Surrey

#325 of 3,216 nationally

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St Bede's School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Redhill, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.5×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St Bede's School is a voluntary aided school in Redhill, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,952 pupils on roll, of whom 7% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.9, placing the school #11 in Surrey and #325 of 3,216 nationally. 68.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 34.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 60.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.13 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

68.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)34.8%

Entering EBacc67.50%

EBacc APS5.39

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63.00%

EBacc APS5.41

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS5.37

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS5.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS5.47

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.38

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

147

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.8%

Achieving A*–A30.4%

Achieving A*–B60.2%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.0%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

171

Retention rate96.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

135

Retention rate92.60%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

157

Retention rate98.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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18 January 2017

Inspection Report

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18 September 2012

Inspection Report

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09 November 2011

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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12 October 2006

Inspection Report

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25 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-01-18

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-09-18

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(15 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,952 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,952	18	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,950	14	0.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,970	72	3.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,973	23	1.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,974	27	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,922	23	1.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,922	29	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,924	24	1.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,884	20	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,887	29	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,887	21	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,859	12	0.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,860	4	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,857	29	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,812	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,812	26	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,812	24	1.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,746	13	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,751	17	1.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,752	18	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,718	13	0.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,720	12	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,724	12	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,706	19	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,703	20	1.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,700	24	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree50%

agree14%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree53%

agree27%

disagree6%

strongly disagree14%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree64%

agree28%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree31%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree32%

disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree53%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England/Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Weydon School

St Peter's Catholic School